Gloss Varnish: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 84.154. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E5E5E5 finish gloss type color family Grey

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.

Pro Acryl

Heavy Titanium White S21

Spaceship Exterior WP1454

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Heavy Titanium White · S21

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Exact

Grey · 28.011

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Exact

White Grey · 70.993

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Rubber 70.306

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

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 Gloss Varnish pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Nocturna Shadow

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Dark Warm Grey

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Gloss Varnish?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Gloss Varnish is Heavy Titanium White (S21, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.2 (identical).

What color is Gloss Varnish?

Gloss Varnish is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 84.154. Its screen color is approximately #E5E5E5 with a gloss finish.