Ivory White vs Bright Pale Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Pale Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ivory White.

Can I use Bright Pale Yellow instead of Ivory White?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Bright Pale Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ivory White.

Can I use Ivory White instead of Bright Pale Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ivory White is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.