Chapter 9 - Working with Color

Colors have their own chapter, and rightfully so. This is one area in digital art that is deceptively complex. While it is important to know about how to select different colors, it goes much deeper than that. Everything has colors in Krita: the application, the image, and every layer. In addition to storing color information in the document, Krita also needs to know about your monitor and how it displays color. Sending your artwork to a printer will also require special care. You will need to make sure your document is using the correct color model.

Some of the color concepts might seem like magic. Having a deeper understanding of color management can help your images look the best when they are used outside of Krita.

We will start off with the different methods to select a color. As we progress, we will continue to look at some of the advanced color management options. This can help you work faster and ensure your images look the best. We will end by briefly going through High Dynamic Range (HDR) painting and what it has to offer.