Why your Procreate colors look muddy

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Hello friend!

Ever start painting in Procreate, only to end up with colors that look… flat? Instead of vibrant blends, everything turns into a dull gray-brown soup.

I struggled with this too—it feels like no matter what brush you pick, the colors just don’t “pop.”

Here’s the good news: the problem isn’t your art—it’s how Procreate layers are set up.

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Step 1 – The “muddy” problem
When you paint on one layer and over-blend, your colors mix like traditional paint until they lose life.

Step 2 – The fix: use Layer Modes
Instead of piling everything on Normal mode, try experimenting with modes like Overlay, Multiply, or Soft Light.

Step 3 – Instant vibrancy
By stacking your highlights and shadows on their own layers, you keep your base colors pure—and your artwork stays glowing.

Here’s the takeaway: stop thinking your colors are “bad.” The truth is, with the right blending modes and brush textures, Procreate will do the heavy lifting for you.

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Keep painting,
Jae

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P.S. Muddy colors aren’t a flaw in your style—they’re a technical hurdle. Once you master layers, your art instantly levels up.