Paint equivalent guide

Holy White Equivalent

Holy White is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Holy White equivalent is SC-102 Inktense White (Scale75) (ΔE 2.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Holy White.
The best Holy White Army Painter equivalent is Pallid Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.8).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-102 Inktense WhiteScale75
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Inktense WhiteScale75
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Apothecary WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 21.3significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Holy White?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Holy White in the current local catalogue is SC-102 Inktense White from Scale75 (Delta-E 2.58).

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.

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

Holy White is a paint from Army Painter. 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Holy White is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Holy White is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Holy White equivalent is SC-102 Inktense White (Scale75) (ΔE 2.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Holy White.
The best Holy White Army Painter equivalent is Pallid Bone (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.8).

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

The closest Holy White equivalent is SC-102 Inktense White (Scale75) with Delta E 2.6. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Holy White. The best Holy White Army Painter equivalent is Pallid Bone (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.8.

Holy White Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Holy White.

Holy White Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pallid Bone (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.8.

Holy White equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-102 Inktense White (Scale75) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pallid Bone (Army Painter) – ΔE 13.8

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.