WARM LIGHT · CURATED PAINT RECIPE
How to mix ivory
A low-chroma warm white for bone, stone, fabric, paper, and subtle highlight variation.
STARTING MIX
14 : 0.5 : 0.1
Use one consistent unit for every part. For the smallest fractions, scale the entire recipe up instead of estimating a partial drop.
PIGMENT LOGIC
Why this mixture works
Ivory is less yellow than cream and slightly more neutral. The high white ratio controls value while the brown note removes raw brightness.
The displayed #E9DFC8 swatch is an sRGB target, not a promise that every brand will dry to the same color. Pigment identity, tint strength, opacity, medium, surface, and lighting remain part of the result.
BASIC-PALETTE ROUTE
Alternative recipe
Tint white with a tiny prepared mixture of ochre and brown. Make the tint concentrate separately for better repeatability.
Apply the mixture on the same ground and at the same thickness planned for the final work. Label the wet ratio, wait for a complete dry-down, and compare in neutral light before adjusting.
CORRECTION MAP
How to adjust the result
Add white for porcelain, ochre for warmer ivory, or umber for antique bone. Compare beside pure white so the tint remains visible.
Correct value first, then hue, then chroma. This order prevents a lightness error from turning into an unnecessarily complicated recipe.
WATCH FOR
Common mistakes
- Making ivory visibly brown
- Adding raw dark pigment straight into the full white batch
- Evaluating without a clean white reference