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How do I isolate one color in Photoshop?

Last updated on January 19, 2023 @ 12:20 am

How to isolate one color in Photoshop
There are a few ways to isolate one color in Photoshop. The first is to use the Eyedropper tool. To do so, navigate to the Tools toolbar and click the Eyedropper tool. Next, click on the color you want to isolate and hold down the Shift key while clicking on the other colors in the image. Finally, release the Shift key and select the color you just isolated.

Use Photoshop eyedropper tool to select the color you want to isolate

Another way to isolate a color is to use the Color Range tool. To do so, click on the Rectangular Marquee tool and then click on the color you want to isolate.

Use Photoshop rectangular marquee tool to select the color you want to isolate

PRO TIP: When isolating colors in Photoshop, it is important to be careful not to overdo it and create an unrealistic image. It is also important to be aware of the color balance of your image and make sure that the colors you are isolating are in keeping with the overall tone of the image.

Next, click on the Color Range button and click on the left side of the color range to isolate the color. Finally, click on the right side of the color range to add the color back into the image.

Use Photoshop color range to isolate one color in an image Use Photoshop color range dialog box settings to isolate one color specifically

The final way to isolate a color is to use the Lasso tool. To do so, click on the Lasso tool and then click on the color you want to isolate. Next, drag the lasso around the color you want to isolate. Finally, release the Lasso tool and select the color you just isolated.

Use Photoshop lasso tool to isolate one color in the image
You can use any of the tools above to isolate one color in Photoshop. However, to achieve the desired effect to isolate one color from the rest of the colors of an image, there are preceding steps you must do.

First, duplicate your image layer. Then, go to Image>Adjustments to Desaturate your original image so your isolated color in the duplicated image layer will be highlighted.

Use Photoshop image adjustments to desaturate image

In your copied layer, use any of the tools above to start working on the color isolation. Once you’re done, go to the Layers panel, click the Create a Vector Mask tool and watch the transformation of your image.

Use Photoshop vector mask to as a final touch to highlight the isolated color

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