Vallejo Game Color: Charred Brown 
A very dark, burnt black-brown for deep shadows, scorched wood, dark leather, muddy bases, monster hides, and grim fantasy details. Perfect when you need a brown that feels almost black but still natural.
 
What it does
Water-based acrylic made for Fantasy & Wargame figures.
New Game Color formulation is designed to be smooth, fluid, opaque, and highly pigmented, with good light stability.
Dries with a matt finish and self-levelling behaviour to help reduce visible brush strokes.
Built with modern resins for better resistance to handling and rubbing, useful for tabletop gaming miniatures.
 
How to use
Apply over a primed surface for best adhesion and coverage.
Shake well, then paint 2 thin coats for a smooth dark-brown base.
Shade with black or dark brown wash for extra depth.
Highlight with Earth, leather brown, tan, or grey-brown depending on the material.
 
Best for
Dark leather, boots, belts, straps, pouches, and saddles
Burnt wood, scorched terrain, tree bark, crates, ruins, and bases
Mud, dirt, dungeon floors, rocks, and grimy weathering
Deep shadows under browns, reds, bones, greens, and natural materials
 
ChalkyDot Tip: For realistic dark leather, base with Charred Brown, edge-highlight with Earth or a warm tan, then add a few tiny scratch lines on corners and folds. Keep the highlights thin so the leather stays dark and worn.