Paint equivalent guide

Matt White Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#FDFDFD)

Matt White is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Matt White equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Matt White is Arctic White (72.002) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Matt White.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Corax WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.4excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
White ScarCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.4excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
3
Ceramite WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.4excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
4
Skull WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.4excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
5
Smelly PrimerCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.4excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Matt White?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Matt White in the current local catalogue is Corax White from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 0.4).

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

Matt 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.

The closest Vallejo option is Arctic White (72.002) (Delta E 0.40).

Yes, Matt 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.

Matt White is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Matt White equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Matt White is Arctic White (72.002) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Matt White.

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

The closest Matt White equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 0.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Matt White is Arctic White (72.002) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.4. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Matt White.

Matt White Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Arctic White (72.002) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.4.

Matt White Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Matt White.

Matt White equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 0.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Arctic White (72.002) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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