You can change the color of an image in Photoshop Elements by using the Hue/Saturation adjustment feature, which allows you to selectively or entirely recolor areas of your photo.
Here's a straightforward method to recolor an image using the Hue/Saturation tool, based on the referenced steps:
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Image Color
Changing the overall color tone or applying a specific color cast to an image in Photoshop Elements is typically done using the Hue/Saturation command. This tool gives you control over the hue (the color itself), saturation (the intensity of the color), and lightness (how bright or dark the color is) of your image or specific colors within it.
Follow these steps to change the color:
1. Access the Hue/Saturation Tool
You have two primary ways to access the Hue/Saturation adjustment:
- Go to Enhance > Adjust Color > Adjust Hue/Saturation. This applies the adjustment directly to the image layer, which is destructive (permanent).
- Alternatively, and highly recommended for flexibility, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation. This creates a separate adjustment layer above your image, allowing you to edit the color non-destructively and change your mind later.
2. Select the Colorize Option
In the Hue/Saturation dialog box (or Properties panel for an adjustment layer), locate and select the "Colorize" option.
- Checking the Colorize box converts the entire image into a single color tone, based on the current Hue, Saturation, and Lightness settings. This is useful for creating monochromatic effects or adding a specific color overlay.
3. Choose Your New Color
With "Colorize" selected, the image will change to a grayscale preview that is then colored.
- Use the Hue slider to pick the desired color for your image. Dragging the slider will cycle through the spectrum of colors.
- Adjust the Saturation slider to control how vibrant or muted the color appears.
- Use the Lightness slider to make the colored image brighter or darker.
Once you are happy with the color, click OK if you used the Enhance menu, or simply close the Properties panel if you used an adjustment layer.
By using the Hue/Saturation adjustment and the Colorize option, you can easily transform the color palette of your entire image in Photoshop Elements.
