BIM Software Tip: Handling Color Differences in Revit Rendered Images
Revit’s reliable rendering features produce detailed images with a straightforward workflow, which is why many designers favor it. However, some minor issues can arise in the details. For example, a designer recently asked me why Revit renders images with noticeable color differences, often showing yellow and warm tones. I suggested adjusting the exposure after rendering, but he mentioned that this affected the overall image quality. This led me to investigate the rendering settings more closely.
When using Revit for rendering, if you only adjust the image quality parameters, the resulting image tends to have a slight warm hue.
This happens because of the renderer’s Sunshine Setting. By default, the sun angle is set relatively low, simulating sunrise or sunset conditions, which naturally cast warmer ambient light. To fix this, simply adjust the Sunshine Setting.
Change the Sunshine Setting to a fixed time and set it to noon, when the warm light effect is minimal. This prevents the rendered image from being affected by the warm ambient light, reducing unwanted color shifts. If you want a warmer atmosphere, you can set the time to before 9 AM or after 3 PM to mimic the warm light typical of sunrise or sunset.
Below is an example of a rendered image set to noon, showing reduced warm light and minimized color differences.
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