XV-88 is a rich, earthy tan-brown with a warm ochre lean — the classic base for T'au armour and a versatile tone for leather, wood and desert basing. Opaque and even, it lays a warm foundation that takes highlights cleanly.
At a glance
- Type: Base paint, Warhammer Colour range
- Finish: Smooth matt
- Volume: 12ml pot
- Colour: Earthy ochre-brown
Best for
- Laying a solid, opaque foundation in one or two coats
- Blocking in T'au armour, leather, wood and desert basing
- Taking layer highlights and shade washes cleanly over the top
Get it down early and the rest of the model builds faster — a warm ochre base makes sandy highlights easy work.
In stock now with next-day UK dispatch. Fill out your base paints, then move up through the layer range — and grab a brush while you're here.