Menú color, creación de paletas y armonías

How do you apply color in Procreate?

Dive into the fascinating world of color in Procreate, a tool that offers an amazing range of options for managing color in your designs. From visualizing different shapes to creating your own color palettes, Procreate's menu is a must-have for any digital artist. Although you already know the properties of color, here's how to apply them in Procreate, making your creative process much more efficient and exciting.

What options does the color menu offer?

The color menu in Procreate is located at the top right of the screen and offers several ways to visualize color. Some of the main options are:

• Disk: Here you find a ring with pure colors and, by adjusting the saturation and lightness, you can modify how grays, whites and blacks affect your color.
• Classic: This is a familiar display for those who work with Photoshop. It shows the pure color along with its saturation and lightness.
• Values: If you need precision, this option displays the color numerically, allowing adjustments in the RGB or CMYK channels, in addition to the hexagesimal value ideal for web.
• Palettes: Procreate offers default palettes such as elevation, campfire and flourish, as well as the option to create and customize your own palettes.

How do you generate color harmony?

Procreate offers powerful tools for creating harmonious color palettes. This approach allows you to generate visually appealing combinations that are essential in establishing a consistent aesthetic. Some types of palettes you can create include:

• Analogous palette: created with one central color and two nearby, achieving a soft harmony.
• Complementary: Uses opposing colors in the color wheel for vibrant contrast.
• Split complementary: Introduces a triangle in the palette, combining contrast and color variation.
• Triad: Uses three equidistant colors on the color wheel, ideal for dynamic balance.
• Tetradic: With four points, it offers an extensive range of color variations, allowing you to intensify or soften the contrast to your liking.

How to create and manage custom palettes?

Procreate makes it easy to create color palettes tailored to your specific projects. By simply clicking "more" in the palettes section, you can start your own collection and name it for future reference.

• Use the picker: Press and hold to select and save colors directly from your work environment.
• Manage palettes: Include your favorite colors in an organized grid, optimizing time and consistency when selecting colors.

What are the advantages of Procreate's palette functionality?

Beyond facilitating color selection, Procreate incorporates advanced features such as the ability to keep your palette visible alongside your project. This allows you to make uninterrupted color adjustments and color scans, improving workflow efficiency.

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