Valhallan Blizzard vs White Star

Valhallan Blizzard

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#e8eaee (estimate)

White Star

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f4f7f4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. White Star is a little lighter than Valhallan Blizzard. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Valhallan Blizzard is a technical paint or medium and Two Thin Coats White Star is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use White Star instead of Valhallan Blizzard?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). White Star is a little lighter than Valhallan Blizzard. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Valhallan Blizzard instead of White Star?

The same difference applies the other way round: Valhallan Blizzard is a little darker.

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.

See Valhallan Blizzard on the colour wheel See White Star on the colour wheel

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All matches: Valhallan Blizzard equivalents · White Star equivalents

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