Usually recommended between 3.0 and 5.0 to avoid over-saturation. Pro Tips for "Proper" Posting
Gives the AI more freedom, often leading to more artistic or unexpected results. However, very low values can make images look blurry or hazy. best.cfg
If you are sharing a "best.cfg" setup or post, seasoned users recommend: Usually recommended between 3
If high CFG is making your images look "glossy" or "plastic," add terms like oversaturated or plastic skin to your negative prompt. best.cfg
Increasing your sampling steps can sometimes help "dampen" the over-saturation caused by a high CFG.