Pale Sand vs Dark Ivory

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Ivory is noticeably darker, more muted than Pale Sand.

Can I use Dark Ivory instead of Pale Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Ivory is noticeably darker, more muted than Pale Sand.

Can I use Pale Sand instead of Dark Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Sand is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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.