Ivory is a warm cream white with a soft yellow undertone. Where pure white reads as plastic on a figure, Ivory reads as a material – bone, paper, faded canvas. It is a comfortable highlight colour anywhere you do not want a cold glint.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | White |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0002 |
| EAN | 8432074900023 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Rotten Flesh and Old Bone, transitions and highlights with White.
When do I use Ivory and when Bone?
Ivory is paler and less yellow, Bone leans further into beige. Use Ivory for highlights on bone and Bone for the base coat.
Can I use Ivory for white armour?
Yes, and it often looks better than pure white. Base with Ivory, shade with a light grey and touch the topmost edges with white.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.