Paint equivalent guide

Pearl Equivalent

PEARL is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PEARL equivalent is Nacar (Scale75) (ΔE 2.0).
For the PEARL equivalent Vallejo, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best PEARL Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for PEARL?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to PEARL in the current local catalogue is Nacar from Scale75 (Delta-E 2.01).

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

PEARL 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 Off-White (70.820) (Delta E 4.34).

Yes, PEARL 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.

PEARL is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PEARL equivalent is Nacar (Scale75) (ΔE 2.0).
For the PEARL equivalent Vallejo, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best PEARL Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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

The closest PEARL equivalent is Nacar (Scale75) with Delta E 2.0. For a PEARL equivalent Vallejo match, Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best PEARL Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

PEARL Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.

PEARL Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pale Sand (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

PEARL equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, PEARL requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-white range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Nacar (Scale75) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Off-White (70.820) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pale Sand (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7

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.