Sampling colors in digital paint software allows you to easily pick up an existing color from an image or canvas and reuse it elsewhere. This is typically done using a dedicated tool, often called a Color Picker or Eyedropper tool.
Understanding Color Sampling in Digital Paint
In many paint or graphic design programs, sampling a color involves using a specific tool to select a color directly from your workspace. This tool then makes the selected color the active color, ready for painting, filling, or other operations.
The Process of Sampling Colors
Based on the reference provided, the process uses an Eyedropper tool:
- Select the Tool: Locate and select the Color Picker Tool, which often looks like an eyedropper.
- Hover and Sample: Move the pointer (which changes to the eyedropper icon) over the color you want to copy.
- Click to Capture: Click on the color you want to copy. This action samples the color, making it the active color in your color palette or tool settings.
After sampling the color, you can then use other tools with this newly selected color. For example, the reference mentions:
- The mouse pointer then changes to a bucket shape.
- This bucket is "fill with color shape to fill the selected" area.
This suggests that after sampling the color, the software might automatically switch to or indicate you can use a Fill tool (like a paint bucket) loaded with the sampled color to fill shapes or areas.
Tools Used for Color Sampling
The primary tool mentioned and commonly used for this task is:
- The Eyedropper Tool (or Color Picker Tool): Its function is solely to sample and select existing colors from a digital image or design.
Once the color is sampled, other tools utilize the selected color, such as:
- The Fill Tool (Paint Bucket): Used to fill contiguous areas or selected shapes with the currently active color.
- Brush Tool: Used to paint strokes with the currently active color.
By using the Eyedropper tool, you ensure color consistency by directly reusing colors already present in your artwork.
