To change the color of your viewport shading, you need to modify the theme settings within Blender's preferences. Specifically, the colors are configured in the Theme Preferences under 3D Viewport ‣ Theme Space ‣ Gradient Colors. You can select a custom color for the background of the 3D Viewport and even adjust object transparency which will allow you to see and select items that are usually hidden.
Here's a detailed breakdown:
Modifying Viewport Shading Colors
The 3D viewport's appearance is highly customizable. The following table shows how to change the shading and background colors.
| Setting Category | Specific Setting | How to Change |
|---|---|---|
| Theme Preferences | 3D Viewport ‣ Theme Space ‣ Gradient Colors | Navigate to Edit -> Preferences, then select Themes. Choose 3D Viewport, then Theme Space and find Gradient Colors. |
| Background Color | Custom Color | You can select a custom color for the background of the 3D Viewport. |
| Object Transparency | Transparency settings | Make objects transparent to see and select items that are usually blocked from view. |
Practical Steps:
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open Blender Preferences: Go to Edit > Preferences.
- Navigate to Themes: Select Themes in the Preferences window.
- Locate 3D Viewport: Click on 3D Viewport in the theme settings.
- Find Theme Space: Under 3D Viewport, you will see Theme Space, expand this section.
- Adjust Gradient Colors: In this section, you can change the background colors, among other visual aspects.
- The first color setting likely controls the top color of the viewport gradient.
- The second color likely controls the bottom color of the viewport gradient.
- You can select your desired color using the color pickers.
- Transparency: You can also adjust other colors for the theme, for example, the transparency of your objects. This is helpful for being able to see through and select objects behind others.
- Save Preferences: If you want these changes to persist, make sure to save your preferences by going to File > Defaults > Save Startup File.
Additional Insights
- By changing these settings, you're not just changing the look of the viewport. You're also influencing how you perceive the objects, which can impact how you work and the speed of your workflow.
- The ability to make objects transparent is especially helpful when you have complex scenes with many overlapping objects.
- Experiment with different gradient colors to find what's most comfortable for your eyes and workflow.
