No shortage of substitutes here, Washable White Paint from AK Interactive matches at 98 percent and 8 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. White Scar is a very light muted white with a neutral cast. To deepen it, Corax White is the darker step in the same Citadel range. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
White Scar 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 0.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Matt White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.4).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Nuclear White, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.4).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol Base White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.4).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell White Silk Matt, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.4).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.4).
Side by side the two agree in lightness and temperature; at delta E 0.4 the gap is smaller than the variation between two pots of the same paint.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Revell
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel White Scar?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 98% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of White Scar?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt White at 98%, a same-finish match.
What color is White Scar?
White Scar is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #FDFDFD).
What do I highlight and shade White Scar with?
Shade White Scar with Corax White in the same Citadel range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.