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Elfenbein – Ivory is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.1).
For the Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent Vallejo, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best Elfenbein – Ivory Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Elfenbein – Ivory in the current local catalogue is Eldar Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.06).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Elfenbein – Ivory is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
The closest Vallejo option is Buff (70.976) (Delta E 4.75).
Yes, Elfenbein – Ivory is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Elfenbein – Ivory is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.1).
For the Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent Vallejo, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best Elfenbein – Ivory Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
Elfenbein – Ivory is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.1. For a Elfenbein – Ivory equivalent Vallejo match, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.8 is the closest pick. The best Elfenbein – Ivory Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
The closest Vallejo match is Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.8.
The best Army Painter option is Barren Dune (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
As a paint, Elfenbein – Ivory requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.