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Spaceship Exterior · Army Painter · ΔE 13.65
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Spaceship Exterior · Army Painter · ΔE 13.65
Clear Smoke · AK Interactive · ΔE 12.88
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Spaceship Exterior | 13.65 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Holy White | 21.27 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Runic Grey | 22.23 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Briar Queen Chill | 22.86 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Aethermatic Blue | 26.13 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Cursed Flesh | 26.75 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Industrial Primer | 26.92 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Pallid Bone | 29.53 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Cool blue tones anchor many Space Marine chapters and provide a stable foundation for cold schemes.
The closest Apothecary White equivalent is Spaceship Exterior (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.7).
Apothecary White is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Apothecary White on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Apothecary White equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Apothecary White as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Administratum Grey and Nuln Oil.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Apothecary White as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Administratum Grey and Nuln Oil.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.