Trooper White vs Cream White

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cream White is noticeably darker, more saturated than Trooper White.

Can I use Cream White instead of Trooper White?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cream White is noticeably darker, more saturated than Trooper White.

Can I use Trooper White instead of Cream White?

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