Polished Bone vs Ivory

How close are they?

ΔE 3.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ivory is a little lighter, cooler than Polished Bone.

Can I use Ivory instead of Polished Bone?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Ivory is a little lighter, cooler than Polished Bone.

Can I use Polished Bone instead of Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Polished Bone 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.