Using Accidental Colors In 2D and 3D By Neil Blevins Created On: Jun 29th 2025 Software: Any The Accidental Colors technique is to paint primarily with hues and values that represent the overall color of the object, but then to inject small, almost random colors into the painting, usually from the other side of the color wheel from the main color. This adds more energy, variety and life to your painting, making it feel more real without necessarily going for realism. This video discusses the technique, and gives separate tips for adding it in 2d and 3d.
