Obsidian Black Shade (77160) is a non‑metallic satin wash in an 18 ml bottle, part of the Obsidian Black colour family within Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal (TMM) range. This wash is engineered to add subtle shadows, form and tone variation to your metallic black base layer, without dulling the highlights.

The full Obsidian Black colour family includes:
‑ 77120 Obsidian Black (Light) – Metallic highlight tone
‑ 77140 Obsidian Black (Base) – Metallic black basecoat
‑ 77160 Obsidian Black (Shade) – This satin wash for shadows and depth
‑ 77180 Obsidian Black (Airbrush) – Airbrush‑ready version of the base tone

Apply Obsidian Black Shade into panel lines, recessed areas or areas of transition to simulate natural shadow and depth on metallic surfaces. Because this wash contains no metallic pigment, it preserves the reflective properties of the base colour while enhancing volume.

Key features:
‑ Satin wash without metallic particles, tuned for metallic black finishes
‑ Designed for use in the Base–Shade–Light workflow plus airbrush variant
‑ Water‑based acrylic, low‑odor and user‑friendly

Usage tips:
‑ Shake the bottle thoroughly before use to ensure uniform pigment suspension
‑ Apply selectively with a brush or slightly dilute for glazing
‑ Combine this wash after the base coat, and highlight afterwards with the Light variant for full effect

With Obsidian Black Shade you can easily elevate your metallic black parts with added depth and realism. Pair it with the accompanying base, highlight and airbrush versions to achieve a layered, controlled metallic finish.