Birch vs Ivory

How close are they?

ΔE 5.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ivory is more muted, cooler than Birch.

Can I use Ivory instead of Birch?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Ivory is more muted, cooler than Birch.

Can I use Birch instead of Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Birch is more saturated, 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.