How to Make My Pictures a Different Color

Photos can be used in many ways to decorate a home. If you have a specific color scheme going on in a room, one way to add a great designer touch is to fill the room with photos that match. Changing the color of a photo is a quick and fun way to add an artistic and personal element to your decor.

Things You'll Need

• Photo editing software that allows you to change hue/saturation
• Digital photos

Instructions

1. Acquire a digital photo. The easiest way to do this is to transfer photos from a digital camera, but you can also scan photos onto your computer.

2. Open the photo in your editing software.

3. Select the hue/saturation option.

4. Move the slider for the hue levels around. You will be able to see the changes in color on your photo. Play around with it until you get the color you desire.

5. Adjust the saturation of the photo. A lower number will give muted tones, whereas a higher number will make the colors more bold and vivid.

Tips & Warnings

• To have further artistic control, you can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the photo.

• If you want a more monotone tint, convert the photo to black and white before adjusting the hue.

• Never edit professional photos without having legal permission to do so.

References

• Science Buddies: Color Saturation
• Inside Graphics: Hue/Saturation