first off i must say. Vallejo is my go to paint. they are hands down my favorite acrylic paint company and will not use any other acrylic paint out there. I use this for the base coat on all my desert color schemed vehicles and then use a burnt umber wash followed by a light dry brush of Vallejo desert sand....lighter or darker depending on if its operation desert storm or operation Iraqi freedom. very good paint. holds up over time. best acrylic on the market.