Accent lighting is a type of lighting that is used to highlight or accentuate specific areas or objects in a room. It is not the primary source of light but is complementary to ambient and task lighting. The purpose of accent lighting is to generate visual interest, particularly in darker areas of a room. This type of lighting can be achieved using directional fixtures or bulbs, such as wall lights, recessed spotlighting, track lighting, or wall-mounted picture lighting.