Base Paint

Corax White Equivalent

The essential white — Corax White is the go-to off-white for armour panels, contrast primers, and final highlights.
The closest Corax White equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).
For the Corax White equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Corax White Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).

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Which equivalent should you pick for Corax White?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Corax White in the current local catalogue is Gloss Medium (70.470) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 0.0).

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

Corax White is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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 2.01).

Yes, Corax White is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) 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.

The essential white — Corax White is the go-to off-white for armour panels, contrast primers, and final highlights.
The closest Corax White equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).
For the Corax White equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Corax White Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).

The essential white — Corax White is the go-to off-white for armour panels, contrast primers, and final highlights.

The closest Corax White equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.4. For a Corax White equivalent Vallejo match, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0 is the closest pick. The best Corax White Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.4.

Corax White Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0.

Corax White Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.4.

Corax White equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a base paint, Corax White requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range, with medium coverage and semi-transparent opacity over blanc primer obligatoire pour usage normal.

Coverage and opacity

Corax White is designed to cover primer evenly in one or two passes. Coverage is rated medium, so a substitute that falls below this threshold will require extra coats to block the undercolour. Test the replacement over the same primer — a base that shifts tone with each coat can alter the entire highlight stack.

Primer and application

This base paint performs best over blanc primer obligatoire pour usage normal. A substitute that behaves well over a light primer may struggle over black or grey, especially if its opacity is lower. Apply two thin coats, letting each dry fully before the next.

Layer compatibility

The neutral grey mid-tone of Corax White anchors the layers above it. A replacement that dries glossier or rougher will change how shade and layer paints adhere.

Saturation and colour drift

Base paints carry more pigment than other types, so even a neutral grey substitute with a close Delta-E can read warmer or cooler once shaded. Run a complete test: prime, base, shade, and highlight before committing.

Companion palette

The most useful partners for Corax White are Seraphim Sepia (wash), Agrax Earthshade (universal brown wash), Aethermatic Blue (contrast) and Ulthuan Grey (layer / highlight). These supporting colours define how the base reads once the recipe is complete.

Seraphim Sepia, Agrax Earthshade, Aethermatic Blue and Ulthuan Grey are common companions to this base. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Matt White (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Matt White (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.4

A base 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 base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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 too, because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, flatter, or glossier than expected.

That is why the page keeps the recommendation anchored to painting workflow instead of treating Delta-E alone as the final decision.

A useful equivalent page should also reduce buying mistakes: the closer colour is not always the safer option if the bottle dries glossier, covers faster, or behaves differently on large armour panels.