Jacket Color Changing Tutorial for Clothing Photography 

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As the winter is ongoing in the USA, Jacket is the most preferred outfit this time. If you are connected with Jacket selling business or clothing photography, you might be having a busy time for the photoshoot. Capturing all colors of the jacket will take a lot of time and effort.

Color Change Service brings the best alternative for you. We will teach you how to change jacket color in Photoshop. It will allow you to get many colors from a sample photo.

After that, you won’t have to spend extra time and effort on jacket photography. I can assure you that you will be surprised with the accuracy.

How To Change Jacket Color in Photoshop?

Path Creation For The jacket

Taking A Solid Color Layer As a background

Pick A Sample Area

Match Color With Histogram

1. Path Creation for The jacket

We are going to use this jacket for the Photoshop jacket color-changing tutorial.

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If you have any sample color to match the jacket color, you should open the image of the sample also. Before changing color our first task is to select the jacket using the pen tool. We are going to select the jacket so that we can apply the color change precisely to specific areas.

So, pick the pen tool from the left side and start creating paths on the jacket.

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After making the selection, we have to save the path by double-clicking on the path. We are going to keep the feature radius at 0.3 pixels. Press CTRL and click on the work path to convert the path into a selection.

2. Taking A Solid Color Layer As a background

Now, we have to click on the background layer and select the solid color option. After that, you will get the option of a color picker as the background color.

For clothing photography, it will be suitable to select the white color. It will set a solid white color background.

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Then, we have to create a different path for the inner portion of the jacket. For example, we have to create a path for the chain. Get the pen tool once again and zoom in on the jacket to create a path for the chain areas.

You also have to include other areas in the selection if there are any different colors. Ultimately, the selection should look like this one.

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As you can see, we have created a path for all different portions of the jacket. Now, we can apply the process of how to change jacket color in Photoshop without affecting other areas of the jacket.

3. Pick A Sample Area

At this point, we have got the selection properly. All we need to do is to pick the rectangle tool and create a short rectangle within the jacket so that we can consider it as the sample area to change the jacket color in Photoshop.

We have to apply the average blur option on that area to make it ready for the color change.

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Next to that, we have to copy the color code of the sample color. Click on the image that you have opened of the sample color. Then, click on the color picker option from the left side.

It will show you the color code of the color. Copy the color code and create a short rectangle beside the jacket using the color code. Here’s the sample.

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Now, we have to adjust the color of the jacket to match it with the sample here. Most people make a mistake here by applying color directly on the jacket. We are going to create a new layer to adjust the hue and saturation.

That will change the color of the jacket professionally. Reduce the lightness of the jacket and it will look like a black and white image.

4. Match Color With Histogram

At this stage, we have to take another new layer to adjust the levels. You have to click on the level option from the adjustment layer option.

Then, we have to select both the rectangles we have created as the sample color and the original jacket color.

After that, we have to enable the histogram option from the windows. Then, we have to match the red, green, and blue colors.

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After making those adjustments, the jacket will look exactly the same as the sample color. In this process, we can change the jacket color in Photoshop according to the Pantone color. Here’s the final look of the jacket.

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It just looks like the jacket was originally captured with this color. If you show this image to anyone, he won’t be able to assume that the color is changed by editing. That’s the proper way of changing color professionally.

3 Smart Techniques

  • Always use the Hue/Saturation Adjustment from layer adjustment. Don’t apply it directly on the jacket. The same thing is applicable to the brightness and levels. Otherwise, the final outcomes will look fake.
  • Always change the Color Blend Mode according to the jacket type for a natural look. You should create a new Solid Color Fill Layer over the jacket and set the Blending Mode to “Color.”
  • Make sure that you apply the Selective Color Adjustment for precise control. While working with a Pantone color sample, you should use the histogram option to match the exact color.

3 Common Errors

  • A common mistake is applying a solid color that removes the natural texture of the jacket. You should stay away from doing that. It will be better to extract the selection as a new layer.
  • Don’t save the image when the color does not match the lighting and shadows. If the new color doesn’t align with the lighting in the image, use the Curves or Levels to fix that.
  • When working on different materials such as denim, leather, and cotton, you have to change the color mode according to the jacket. Don’t rely on any specific mode for all images.

Final Words

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FAQ’s

How can I make sure the new jacket color matches the lighting of the photo?

You have to adjust the Brightness/Contrast to make sure the new jacket color matches the lighting of the photos. Also, you have to use the Curves Adjustment Layer to adjust the color.

Is the color changing process applicable for Denim and Leather jackets?

Yes, the Photoshop jacket color-changing process is applicable for changing Denim and Leather jacket color. You can also use this process for jeans as well.

What is the motive of using a histogram instead of the brush tool?

Applying a brush tool will make the jacket’s color look artificial. Also, it will damage the texture of the jacket. Histogram is the best option to change the jacket color without losing any textures or fabric details.

Can you change the jacket color when a model is wearing it?

Yes, we can change the jacket color when a model is wearing it. You can also change the jacket color from a mannequin, flat-lay photography, and hanging on something.

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