Adding color to a swatch in Illustrator is a simple process that can make your designs more interesting and realistic. Here are three tips to help you get started:
- Choose the right color palette for your project. When working with colors, it’s important to choose a palette that will be appropriate for the task at hand. For example, if you’re creating a design for a shirt, you might want to use a light blue or green palette. If you’re making an image for an advertisement, you might want to use a darker color palate.
- Use masks and Gradients. One of the most common ways to add color to swatches is by using masks and gradients. This way, you can create different colors within the same mask or gradient without having to change the entire swatch. For example, let’s say you have a green swatch that needs some yellow added in order to make it look more realistic. You could use one of Illustrator’s Gradient tools (such as the Gradient tool on the left) to add some yellow highlights around the edges of the green swatch. This will give your design some extra life and realism!
