Titanium White vs Matt Varnish

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Matt Varnish is a little darker than Titanium White.

Can I use Matt Varnish instead of Titanium White?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Matt Varnish is a little darker than Titanium White.

Can I use Titanium White instead of Matt Varnish?

The same difference applies the other way round: Titanium White 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.