White-painted warships as visible diplomacy

Would you paint River-class or forward-deployed Type 31 ships white to emphasize their presence role?

Yes, particularly for Type 31 deployments to the Far East, because conspicuous white paint can project confidence as well as peaceful intent.

Forward-deployed Type 31 frigates could be painted white, especially for Far Eastern presence missions. The color looks peaceful and ceremonial while ensuring the ship can be seen at long range. That conspicuousness signals confidence because the navy is willing to display the ship rather than hide it. Interwar Royal Navy practice supplies the historical model for using paint scheme, visual presence, and diplomacy together.