What is the difference between Tan and Ivory RLM05?

ΔE 12 (fair). Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Tan vs Ivory RLM05

Tan

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-44
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bf9d5c (estimate)

Ivory RLM05

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.106
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8ad5e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, cooler than Tan.

Can I use Ivory RLM05 instead of Tan?

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, cooler than Tan.

Can I use Tan instead of Ivory RLM05?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tan is a little darker, 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.

See Tan on the colour wheel See Ivory RLM05 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Tan

Tan vs Dark Sand (70.847)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Ivory RLM05
Tan vs Khaki (72.061)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ivory RLM05
Tan vs US Interior Yellow (71.107)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ivory RLM05

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ivory RLM05

Ivory RLM05 vs Sail Color (C-45)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Tan
Ivory RLM05 vs Sail Color (H-85)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Tan
Ivory RLM05 vs Sail Color (N-85)Acrysion · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Tan

All matches: Tan equivalents · Ivory RLM05 equivalents