Color-wise this is a muted, very light white leaning neutral. No shortage of substitutes here, Washable White Paint from AK Interactive matches at 100 percent and 8 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Shade down into Eggshell, the nearest darker paint in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 100% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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80sUsable
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The Army Painter
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Revell
Tamiya
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Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Base White?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Washable White Paint at 100% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Base White?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt White at 100%, a same-finish match.
What color is Base White?
Base White is a very light muted white with a neutral cast (hex #FFFFFF).
What do I highlight and shade Base White with?
Shade Base White with Eggshell in the same Humbrol range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.