Paint equivalent guide

Flat Varnish Equivalent

Flat Varnish is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flat Varnish equivalent is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.0).
For the Flat Varnish equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.0).
The best Flat Varnish Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
White (70.951)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Gloss White (70.842)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
White Glaze (70.853)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Dead White (72.001)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 1.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
StormshieldCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Flat Varnish?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Flat Varnish in the current local catalogue is White (70.951) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.04).

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.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Flat Varnish 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 White (70.951) (Delta E 1.04).

Yes, Flat Varnish 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.

Flat Varnish is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flat Varnish equivalent is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.0).
For the Flat Varnish equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.0).
The best Flat Varnish Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

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

The closest Flat Varnish equivalent is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.0. For a Flat Varnish equivalent Vallejo match, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.0 is the closest pick. The best Flat Varnish Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

Flat Varnish Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.0.

Flat Varnish Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

Flat Varnish equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Flat Varnish requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Matt White (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.6

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.