What is the difference between Sketching White and Ivory?

ΔE 17 (loose). Ivory is noticeably darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sketching White vs Ivory

Sketching White

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: AUX01
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fdfdfd (estimate)

Ivory

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.918
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e4ddc4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ivory is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Sketching White.

Can I use Ivory instead of Sketching White?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ivory is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Sketching White.

Can I use Sketching White instead of Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sketching White is noticeably lighter, much 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.

See Sketching White on the colour wheel See Ivory on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sketching White

Sketching White vs White (70.951)Model Color · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Ivory
Sketching White vs White (70.600)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ivory
Sketching White vs White (71.001)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ivory

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Ivory

Ivory vs Northern Flesh (NA08)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Sketching White
Ivory vs Sand Grey (NA15)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Sketching White
Ivory vs Sky Grey (NA16)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Sketching White equivalents · Ivory equivalents