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How to change the colour of an object in Photoshop
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Need to change the colour of something in Photoshop? Look no further – we’ve put together this step-by-step guide to teach you how to do it.
Whether you’re tweaking the colour of some text, turning a grey sky into a blue one or testing out a new hair colour, here’s how to change the colour of an object in Photoshop.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
How to change the colour of an object in Photoshop
Step1
Open your image in Photoshop.
This can be any image you want.
Step2
Select your object
You can use the Object Selection tool on the left hand side to do this.
Step3
Click the Create New Group icon
This will prevent you from having to mask multiple layer masks.
Step4
Click the Add Layer Mask icon
This will create a layer mask from your selection, meaning only the parts you’ve selected will change colour.
Step5
Click the Adjustment Layer icon
Make sure you’ve clicked on the mask layer first.
Step6
Choose Solid Colour
This will trigger a pop-up window.
Step7
Choose your new colour and click OK
You’ll also be able to see the new colour previewed on your object.
Step8
Change the blending mode to Colour
To open the blending mode menu click where is says Normal in the layers tab.
Step9
Create another Adjustment Layer
The Colour blending mode will set the hue and saturation, but you still need to adjust the brightness.
Step10
Click Levels
This will allow you to edit the brightness and make your colour look more natural.
Step11
Move the Levels layer to below the colour
You can do this by clicking and dragging the layer down.
Step12
Click Properties
This will likely be on the right hand side of your screen.
Step13
Drag the sliders until you’re happy with the new colour
The white slider effects the brightness, while the grey one controls contrast.
FAQs
If the Object Selection tool has missed some spots or the edges don’t look seamless, you can always make adjustments to the mask.Simply select the mask, click on the Properties tab, scroll down and click Select and Mask. Here you can use the brushes on the left to add and remove details and soften the edges of your mask.
If you don’t want to use the Object Selection tool, you can also use the Magic Wand tool or the Lasso to create your mask.
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