Karak Stone vs Ivory RLM05

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Karak Stone.

Can I use Ivory RLM05 instead of Karak Stone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Karak Stone.

Can I use Karak Stone instead of Ivory RLM05?

The same difference applies the other way round: Karak Stone 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.