Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Washable White Paint lands at 100 percent in the same finish, and 8 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Matt White is a very light muted white with a neutral cast. To deepen it, Ice Yellow is the darker step in the same The Army Painter range. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Matt White equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the easy ones. A same finish twin exists, and 9 brands in the catalog land close enough to consider.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Washable White Paint, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Nuclear White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Base White, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.0).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell White Silk Matt, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya White, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.0).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Dead White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
Side by side the two agree in lightness and temperature; at delta E 0.0 the gap is smaller than the variation between two pots of the same paint.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Revell
Tamiya
Vallejo
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Matt White?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 100% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Matt White?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Dead White at 100%, a same-finish match.
What color is Matt White?
Matt White is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #FFFFFF).
What do I highlight and shade Matt White with?
Shade Matt White with Ice Yellow in the same The Army Painter range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.