What is the difference between Snake Fang and Ivory RLM05?

ΔE 20 (loose). Ivory RLM05 is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Snake Fang vs Ivory RLM05

Snake Fang

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA40
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e9d69d (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 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ivory RLM05 is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Snake Fang.

Can I use Ivory RLM05 instead of Snake Fang?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Ivory RLM05 is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Snake Fang.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Ivory RLM05?

The same difference applies the other way round: Snake Fang is noticeably lighter, 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.

See Snake Fang on the colour wheel See Ivory RLM05 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Snake Fang

Snake Fang vs Ice Yellow (70.858)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ivory RLM05
Snake Fang vs Aged White (71.132)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ivory RLM05
Snake Fang vs Skin Tone (72.099)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ivory RLM05

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Ivory RLM05

Ivory RLM05 vs Yellow Sand (NA47)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Snake Fang
Ivory RLM05 vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Snake Fang
Ivory RLM05 vs Army Green (NA38)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Snake Fang

All matches: Snake Fang equivalents · Ivory RLM05 equivalents