Burnt Umber is a deep, rich brown from Vallejo's Model Air range — an artist's staple that's just as useful on models for shadows, wood, leather and warm earth. Pre-thinned and airbrush-ready.

At a glance

Best for

• Deep shadow and shading
• Wood and leather
• Warm earth and weathering

A brown you'll use constantly — for base coats, shadows and knocking back brighter tones.

An everyday workhorse brown. Pair with a tan highlight and an oil wash for depth.