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Home/Hi3D FAQ/Why does my flat colors 3D model weird shading in textures?

Why does my flat colors 3D model weird shading in textures?

When flat-color 3D models have weird shading, it’s usually from incorrect vertex normals, conflicting lighting, or materials not set to true flatness.

Why does my flat colors 3D model weird shading in textures?

When flat-color 3D models have weird shading, it’s usually from incorrect vertex normals, conflicting lighting, or materials not set to true flatness. - **Vertex normals**: These tell the renderer how light hits surfaces—if they’re smoothed (not hard-edged) for flat faces, you’ll get uneven color gradients. - **Lighting/material mismatch**: Directional or other lights can add unwanted shading if your material isn’t using an unlit/shadeless shader (which ignores light). To fix it, reset normals to "face" mode in your 3D software and switch the material to a "flat" or "unlit" shader—this ensures consistent, even colors.