The best replacement for flat paint is semi gloss.

The best alternatives to flat paint are rated as following:
★★★★★  semi gloss
★★★★★  eggshell
★★★★  satin
★★  satin paint
★★  eggshell paint
★  primer
★  gloss
★  matte
★  gloss paint
  chalk paint
  satin finish
  flat enamel
  matte paint
  low sheen
  enamel
  semi gloss paint
  glossy
  ceiling paint
  semigloss paint
  low luster
  enamel paint
  semigloss
  flat enamel paint
  semi-gloss

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Speaking about flat paint, one probably shouldn't forget about satin paint.

Other search terms related to flat paint and their ratings are:
★★★★★ satin paint
★★★★ semi gloss
★★★ gloss paint
★★ semigloss
★ high gloss
★ eggshell
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