The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Corax White, scoring 100 percent digital color similarity. In our digital catalog, Flat White is classified as a neutral white, very light and muted. Digital color suggestions within Tamiya are Royal Light Grey for a darker step and White for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Flat White equivalents across other brands
Flat White has a same-type candidate scoring at least 96% digital color similarity. The results below are colors to investigate, not physically tested replacements.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Corax White, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 34 Flat White, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.4).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Cold White, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats White Star, close stored digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive White Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Hubris Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Scale75
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Revell
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 10 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Flat White?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Corax White at 100% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Flat White?
The approximate digital swatch for Flat White is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #F0F0F0). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Flat White with?
The digital catalog suggests testing White for a lighter step and Royal Light Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.