GW 24-15 Citadel - Shade: Agrax Earthshade 18 ml acrylic paint

Citadel Shade Paint – Agrax Earthshade 18ml

Citadel Shade Agrax Earthshade is a warm, earthy brown wash that flows into the recesses of your miniatures to create natural shadows and soft contrast. It’s one of the most versatile and beloved shades in the Citadel range, perfect for adding realism to skin, cloth, wood, leather, bone, and metallic armour. Its balanced tone makes it suitable for nearly any model, enhancing depth and warmth without overpowering the base colours.

Product details:

• Colour: Agrax Earthshade
• Range: Citadel Shade
• Volume: 18ml
• Type: water-based acrylic wash
• Designed for: Citadel and other miniatures

About Citadel Colour paints:

Citadel Colour paints by Games Workshop are trusted by miniature painters worldwide for their consistency and performance. The Shade range, including Agrax Earthshade, is formulated to settle in recesses, creating effortless shading and depth. These washes are ideal for enhancing the realism and texture of your models with minimal effort.

Citadel Colour ranges explained:

• Base – high-pigment paints for solid foundational coats.
• Layer – thinner paints for highlights and smooth blends.
• Shade – liquid washes that flow into recesses and create natural shading and contrast.
• Dry – thick paints for drybrushing textures and quick highlights.
• Contrast – innovative paints that base, shade, and highlight in a single coat.
• Technical – effect paints for weathering, rust, blood, or glowing effects.

Usage tips:

Shake gently before use. Apply evenly over your model, letting the wash flow naturally into recesses. Avoid overworking while wet. Agrax Earthshade pairs beautifully with skin tones such as Bugman’s Glow or Cadian Fleshtone, as well as wood, bone, and metal colours like Leadbelcher or Retributor Armour. Once dry, highlight raised areas with lighter tones or drybrushing for enhanced definition. This versatile shade is an essential tool for adding warmth and realism to any miniature.

About the manufacturer:

Games Workshop, the British creator of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, produces Citadel Colour – the gold standard in miniature paints. The Shade range, led by Agrax Earthshade, is trusted worldwide for creating rich, natural shadows and lifelike results.