Citadel Base Rhinox Hide (12ml)

If you're looking for a deep, natural brown for miniatures, Citadel Base Rhinox Hide 12ml is a very versatile base coat. The paint works well for leather, wood, earth, fabrics and many other areas where a dark, earthy character is desired. As a base paint, it gives your model a solid starting point and helps you build up subsequent layers cleanly. This shade is especially useful for Tabletop projects with warm, natural color schemes.

Rhinox Hide makes the most sense when you want to convey not just color, but a sense of material on your models. Many hobbyists reach for a brown like this when leather, boots, belts, wooden parts, or earthy surfaces need a convincing base. The color is dark enough to add depth, yet noticeably warmer than black. That makes it easier to build up a wide range of projects and complement them with other tones.

Brown shades are often underestimated in the hobby, even though they serve many purposes. Rhinox Hide can be used as a main color, for shading, or as a base for weathering. This is especially useful when you want to make your miniatures look more realistic or grounded. In armies with mixed materials, a reliable brown shade also adds structure and makes other colors look cleaner.

The shade is ideal for surfaces that should not look metallic or vivid. Rhinox Hide gives leather pieces, wooden handles, straps, or fabric areas a dark, realistic starting point. This is especially useful when you want to distinguish different materials on a miniature. This keeps the model easy to read and adds depth.

Compared to black, Rhinox Hide brings more warmth and a greater sense of material texture. Compared to lighter browns, the color looks much richer, making it a good base. If you’re looking for an undercoat that can be painted over flexibly later, this is often the better choice. For very light natural tones, you’ll just need to add layers or highlights.

The 12 ml bottle is practical if you regularly use the color for base tones and details. Brown is often needed in many places in Tabletop, so having a reliable supply quickly proves useful. This size is ideal for individual miniatures, smaller armies, or recurring material areas. That way, you’ll have the color close at hand for a long time without taking up too much space.

Rhinox Hide is especially helpful when you want to build up figures in a believable, harmonious way. The color works well for battle-worn armies, nature themes, or models with lots of leather and wood. It can also serve as a good base for stronger colors. If you're looking for a dark, earthy base, this is a very practical option.

When combined with brown, green, beige, or metal, Rhinox Hide usually blends in naturally. That’s exactly why it’s such a reliable part of many paint schemes. It brings a sense of calm to the model and helps clearly distinguish different materials. For hobbyists looking to expand their palette in a practical way, it’s a very useful shade.