Donkey Grey vs Cream White

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cream White is a little lighter, more saturated than Donkey Grey.

Can I use Cream White instead of Donkey Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cream White is a little lighter, more saturated than Donkey Grey.

Can I use Donkey Grey instead of Cream White?

The same difference applies the other way round: Donkey Grey is a little darker, more muted.

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.