Color Blend Mode

Color mode applies the hue and saturation of one layer while preserving brightness from another.

Color mode applies the hue and saturation of one layer while preserving brightness from another.

Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

Definition

Color blending transfers color information without altering luminance values. This allows recoloring while maintaining shading and detail.

Practical Uses

Artists use Color mode to recolor objects, change clothing hues, or apply color grades while preserving tonal structure.

Advantages

Because brightness is preserved, images retain realism even after dramatic color shifts.

Creative Control

This mode is especially useful for color correction and stylistic grading.

Definition

Color blending transfers color information without altering luminance values. This allows recoloring while maintaining shading and detail.

Practical Uses

Artists use Color mode to recolor objects, change clothing hues, or apply color grades while preserving tonal structure.

Advantages

Because brightness is preserved, images retain realism even after dramatic color shifts.

Creative Control

This mode is especially useful for color correction and stylistic grading.

Definition

Color blending transfers color information without altering luminance values. This allows recoloring while maintaining shading and detail.

Practical Uses

Artists use Color mode to recolor objects, change clothing hues, or apply color grades while preserving tonal structure.

Advantages

Because brightness is preserved, images retain realism even after dramatic color shifts.

Creative Control

This mode is especially useful for color correction and stylistic grading.

Color mode changes hue without destroying shading detail.

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Creative Pass keeps everything you need right in your pocket—ready when creativity strikes.