Matt Varnish: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 84.155. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DCDCDC finish matte 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.

Army Painter

Spaceship Exterior WP1454

Warpaints

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Heavy Titanium White S21

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 2.2 · close match

AK Interactive

Ae-9/aii Light Grey AK11908

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Corax White

Base

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Spaceship Exterior · WP1454

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

German White Tank Crew · 70.344

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Very close

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 Matt Varnish, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bleached Skull

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Panzer Grey 28.002

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Matt 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 Army Painter equivalent of Matt Varnish?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Matt Varnish is Spaceship Exterior (WP1454, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Matt Varnish?

Matt Varnish is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 84.155. Its screen color is approximately #DCDCDC with a matte finish.

Matt Varnish: equivalents & matches

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