Also, if you are using Photoshop for design purposes, you will most likely need to change the color of the subject multiple times. However, if you are confused as to which tools to use for a better result, we are here to help you out. In this article, we will explain various tools and techniques to change the color of an object in Photoshop, which includes both simple and complex methods.
How to Change Color in Photoshop?
Changing color in Photoshop is a diverse topic, and you can spend countless hours refining the image to its last pixel. However, we have covered some of the most commonly used methods which include using adjustment layers and other several tools.We assume that you have a basic knowledge of Photoshop, such as making selections and familiarity with its interface.
Open an Image
You can directly drag and drop an image to open an image in Photoshop. Or, you can use the following keyboard shortcut:
On Windows: Ctrl + OOn Mac: Cmd + O
Make a Selection
To change a color of a particular area in the image, you may need to make a selection around it.Photoshop’s AI does a decent job of making quick selections. Just click Select Subject on the top bar. However, this works best when there are few objects (preferably a single object).Likewise, you can also use the object selection tool, quick selection tool, and magic wand tool. To select the object precisely, you can add or subtract the selection with the following keyboard shortcuts.
Add Selection: Hold the Shift button for both Windows and MacSubtract Selection: Hold Alt for Windows and Option key for Mac
On the other hand, the pen tool does a better job if you want to make an even more precise selection.Also, click the Window menu and select Workspace > Reset essentials to set the default settings in Photoshop. This is to ensure you are using settings similar to ours in Photoshop.Once you are ready with the image, use one of the following methods that best suits you.
Adjust Hue/Saturation
Hue and saturation are powerful tools to change the color of an object in Photoshop. You can use them with various other settings such as color range, blending modes, or the replace color tool.Now, for an image without too many objects with similar colors and complexities, you can change its color without making a selection with the Hue tool. You can do it as follows:
Adjust Hue/Saturation Using the Color Range Tool
The Hue/Saturation tool alone isn’t enough to change colors for complex images (many objects with similar colors or shadows or while dealing with hair). So, you can use it in combination with the color range tool to change the color of a particular object in Photoshop.
How to Change the Color of an Object by Making Selections?
If you try to change the color of an object without selecting it, the whole image can be affected. So, by selecting it, we are constraining Photoshop to make changes only in the selected area.Here, we are using Hue blending mode to change the color of an object.Alternatively, you can even change the background color of your image using the above method.
How to Change the Color Mode in Photoshop?
While the default color mode in Photoshop is RGB, you may need to use other color modes for different purposes like printing, photography, etc.To change the color mode,
How to Change the Image Color to Black and White?
If you want to give your image a retro look and convert it to black & white, you can use the black and white adjustment layer or the gradient map adjustment layer.Here’s how you can do so.Alternatively, use the gradient maps method for better highlights and high contrast of your image. For this,
