Paint equivalent guide

Arctic White (72.002) Equivalent

Arctic White (72.002) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Arctic White (72.002) equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
For the Arctic White (72.002) equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Arctic White (72.002) Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).

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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 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
White ScarCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
3
Praxeti WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
4
Ceramite WhiteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
5
Corax White SprayCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Arctic White (72.002)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Arctic White (72.002) in the current local catalogue is Corax White from Citadel (Games Workshop) (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.

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Frequently asked questions

Arctic White (72.002) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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, Arctic White (72.002) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Arctic White (72.002) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Arctic White (72.002) equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
For the Arctic White (72.002) equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Arctic White (72.002) Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.4).

Arctic White (72.002) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Arctic White (72.002) equivalent is Corax White (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 0.0. For a Arctic White (72.002) equivalent Vallejo match, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0 is the closest pick. The best Arctic White (72.002) Army Painter equivalent is Matt White (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.4.

Arctic White (72.002) Vallejo equivalent

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

Arctic White (72.002) Army Painter equivalent

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

Arctic White (72.002) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Arctic White (72.002) 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 0.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Matt White (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.4

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.