The lowest sheen paint. Matt paint s have very low light reflectance and usually a high pigment content. This can have the undesirable side-effect of reducing the durability compared to mid- and high- sheen finishes and if a model is to be handled it can be advisable to consider applying a finishing coat of varnish.

Dull surface giving little or no reflection.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"

a surface that is non-glossy, usually achieved by acid etching (also occurs with abrasion from wear, age or grinding, or from devitrification during a heat process)

A soft finish with little or no shine.

A dull (non-shiny) finish. Usually associated with paint.

Without a shiny appearance

Flat, dull, nonglossy surface appearance.

A non-shiny surface that absorbs light.

(Steel) Not as smooth as normal mill finish. Produce by etched or mechanically roughened finishing rolls.