Yellowed Bone vs Ivory RLM05

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ivory RLM05 is much more saturated, cooler than Yellowed Bone.

Can I use Ivory RLM05 instead of Yellowed Bone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Ivory RLM05 is much more saturated, cooler than Yellowed Bone.

Can I use Yellowed Bone instead of Ivory RLM05?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellowed Bone is much 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.