Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
5.
In the CMYK text fields, change the values to: C=
40
, M=
65
, Y=
90
, and K=
33
.
Click OK.
Note
The Color Swatches button in the Color Picker shows you the swatches in
the Swatches panel and the default color topics (the sets of swatches that
come with Illustrator), and it lets you select a color from one. You can re-
turn to the color spectrum by clicking the Color Models button and then
editing the swatch color values, if necessary.
Next, you'll save the brown color that is applied to the bar as a swatch.
6.
In the Swatches panel, click the New Swatch button ( ) at the bottom of the pan-
el, and name the color
Dark Brown
in the New Swatch dialog box. Select Global,
and then click OK to see the color appear as a swatch in the Swatches panel.
7.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Using Illustrator swatch libraries
Swatch libraries are collections of preset colors, such as Pantone and TOYO, and thematic
libraries, such as Earthtone and Ice Cream. Illustrator has default swatch libraries that ap-
pear as separate panels when you open them, and these cannot be edited. When you apply
color from a library to artwork, the color in the library becomes a swatch that is saved in
that document only and appears in the Swatches panel. Libraries are a great starting point
for creating colors.
