Vermin Brown is a dark red-brown – the colour of rat fur and old leather. It is the shade for warm browns and a good base coat anywhere brown should be dark yet still coloured rather than black.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Brown |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0153 |
| EAN | 8432074901532 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Black Brown and Burnt Umber, transitions and highlights with Desert Yellow and Golden Sand.
How do I paint fur?
Base with Vermin Brown, then strokes of a lighter brown following the direction of the fur, and finally a few even lighter strands. Fur is painted in strokes, not areas – direction and irregularity are what matter.
Is it dark enough for shadows?
For mid browns, yes. For the darkest points add Black Brown or Burnt Umber – Vermin Brown is still a colour, not a shadow.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.