Matt White Primer vs Matt Varnish

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Matt Varnish is a little darker than Matt White Primer.

Can I use Matt Varnish instead of Matt White Primer?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Matt Varnish is a little darker than Matt White Primer.

Can I use Matt White Primer instead of Matt Varnish?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt White Primer is a little lighter.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.