This is a common color; 9 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 100 percent. In the pot, White Silk Matt reads as a neutral white, very light and muted. Shade down into White (RAL 9001), the nearest darker paint in the Revell line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
White Silk Matt equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, White Silk Matt has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Washable White Paint, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Matt White, 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 Tamiya catalog: Tamiya White, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Dead White, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.0).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Matt White
Blinding Light
Speedpaint Medium
Gloss Varnish
Matt Varnish
Warpaints Retarder
Warpaints Stabilizer
Wash Medium
Polished Silver
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Tamiya
Vallejo
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell White Silk Matt?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 100% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of White Silk Matt?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt White at 100%, a same-finish match.
What color is White Silk Matt?
White Silk Matt is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #FFFFFF).
What do I highlight and shade White Silk Matt with?
Shade White Silk Matt with White (RAL 9001) in the same Revell range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.