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IVORY AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#F3EDC6)

IVORY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IVORY equivalent is Ivory Tusk (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to IVORY is Ice Yellow (70.858) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
For Army Painter, the closest match to IVORY is Screaming Skull (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for IVORY?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to IVORY in the current local catalogue is Ivory Tusk from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 1.58).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

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 Ice Yellow (70.858) (Delta E 4.66).

Yes, 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.

IVORY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IVORY equivalent is Ivory Tusk (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to IVORY is Ice Yellow (70.858) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
For Army Painter, the closest match to IVORY is Screaming Skull (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

IVORY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest IVORY equivalent is Ivory Tusk (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 1.6. For Vallejo, the closest match to IVORY is Ice Yellow (70.858) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7. For Army Painter, the closest match to IVORY is Screaming Skull (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

IVORY Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Ice Yellow (70.858) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7.

IVORY Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Screaming Skull (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

IVORY equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, IVORY requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Ivory Tusk (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 1.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Ice Yellow (70.858) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Screaming Skull (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1

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.

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