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Agrax Earthshade Gloss Citadel (Games Workshop) shade / wash paint card (#B4AA9E)

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SC-63 Medium Grey · Scale75 · ΔE 12.50

Agrax Earthshade · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.21

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Citadel (Games Workshop) Agrax Earthshade 4.21 Good
Citadel (Games Workshop) Nuln Oil Gloss 5.64 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Reikland Fleshshade Gloss 6.52 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Nuln Oil 7.05 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Reikland Fleshshade 10.47 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Drakenhof Nightshade 11.69 Distant
AK Interactive Oil Paint White 16.80 Distant
Scale75 Inktense White 17.20 Distant
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Agrax Earthshade Gloss paint guide

Agrax Earthshade Gloss Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Agrax Earthshade Gloss equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.

Agrax Earthshade Gloss is a shade / wash from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: the strongest substitute listed on this page
  • Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent

How to Use Agrax Earthshade Gloss

This paint is typically used for:

  • Washing
  • Shade workflow

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around light, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: light — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: no thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Agrax Earthshade Gloss on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Agrax Earthshade Gloss equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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Use Agrax Earthshade Gloss as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Retributor Armour, Balthasar Gold and Ushabti Bone.

Avoid using it for matte surfaces.

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How should you use Agrax Earthshade Gloss on miniatures?

Use Agrax Earthshade Gloss as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Retributor Armour, Balthasar Gold and Ushabti Bone.

  • Citadel (Games Workshop) · Shade
  • Shade / Wash · #B4AA9E
  • Best for Washing
  • Pairs well with Retributor Armour, Balthasar Gold, Ushabti Bone

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Avoid using it for matte surfaces.