Adobe Color Essential Training

Learn how to use Adobe Color to explore, capture, and create exciting color combinations whenever inspiration strikes, and use them in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Introduction

• A colorful journey
• What is Adobe Color?
• Is Adobe Color free?
• Exploring the website interface

1. Creating Color Themes

• Creating a basic theme
• Setting a base color and using basic color harmonies
• Using advanced color harmonies
• Adding tags and publishing to Adobe Color
• Editing your theme
• Creating accessible colors
• Creating an image-based theme

2. Saving and Exploring Themes

• Understanding the ASE file format
• Using Creative Cloud Libraries
• Following existing color libraries
• Copying values for web projects
• Exploring the community
• Getting inspired by trends

3. Creating Color Gradients

• Creating a color gradient theme
• Knowing the current gradient limitations
• Using Adobe Color gradients in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Using Adobe Color gradients in InDesign

4. Matching Pantone Colors

• Converting a color theme to a Pantone library
• Tips when using Pantone in InDesign and Illustrator

5. Using Adobe Capture

• Introduction to Adobe Capture
• Using a phone camera to create a color theme
• Creating an image-based theme and gradient

6. Applying Color Themes in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Introducing the Color Themes panel
• Applying colors in InDesign
• Using the InDesign Color Theme tool
• Applying colors in Illustrator
• Using the Illustrator Color Guide tool for Pantone conversion
• Recoloring artwork using color groups in Illustrator
• Applying colors in Photoshop
• Using Adobe Capture in Photoshop

Conclusion

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