Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using the Color panel
Another way to select color is to use the Color panel.
1
If the Color panel is not visible, choose Window > Color.
Place your cursor over the color ramp at the bottom of the panel, then click and drag
across the displayed color spectrum. Notice that the RGB sliders adjust to indicate the
color combinations creating the active color. If you have a specii c color in mind, you
can individually drag the sliders or key in numeric values.
Note that the last color you activated appears in the Set foreground color swatch,
located in the Color panel, as well as near the bottom of the Tools panel.
C
A B
D
A.
Set foreground color.
B.
Set background color.
C.
Slider.
D.
Color ramp.
2
Click once on the Set Foreground Color box to open the Color Picker. Type the
following values in the RGB text i elds on the right side of the Color Picker dialog
box: R:
74
G:
150
B:
190
. Press OK.
Manually enter values in the Color Picker.
