Buttermilk: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.003. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFFDE2 finish unknown type color family White

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

White Sands SC09

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wraithbone

Base

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 10.9 · different color

Similar paints

Off-White · 72.101

Vallejo · Game Color

Antique White · 85.002

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

Crackle Medium · 84.160

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Buttermilk, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Golden Brown AK11117

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Buttermilk pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Buttermilk?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Buttermilk is Pale Sand (WP3090P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).

What color is Buttermilk?

Buttermilk is a standard white miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.003. Its screen color is approximately #FFFDE2 with a unknown finish.