Embarking on a design project in Figma often involves manipulating images to align with your vision. One common task is changing the color of an image to match your project's aesthetics. Figma offers powerful features that enable you to achieve this, making it a highly versatile design tool.
In this guide, we'll delve into the process of altering an image's color right within Figma. We'll explore two primary methods: using the Eye Dropper tool and the Color Fill tool. So, let's dive in and transform your Figma images!
Changing Image Color with Eye Dropper Tool
The Eye Dropper tool allows you to pick colors from other elements on your canvas or even from external sources. Here's how to use it to change your image's color:
Step 1: Select the Eye Dropper tool from the toolbar on the left. Alternatively, you can press 'E' on your keyboard.
Step 2: Click on the color you want to use from within the Figma canvas or any other external source. A color picker will appear, displaying the selected color.
Step 3: Now select the image you want to change to the picked color. You can do this by clicking on the image or directly using the Rectangle tool (M) to draw a boundary around the image.
Step 4: Once the image is selected, click on the paint can icon on the top toolbar and select 'Color Fill'.
Step 5: Choose the 'Image' option in the fill menu, and select the color you picked using the Eye Dropper. Your image should now appear in the chosen color.
Limitation of Eye Dropper Tool
While the Eye Dropper tool is convenient, it's not without its limitations. It cannot pick colors from raster images, which might limit your color choices when working with imported photos.
In such scenarios, you can extract colors from the raster image by using a color extraction tool in a graphics editor like Photoshop or Illustrator and then input the hex code into Figma.
Changing Image Color with Color Fill Tool
The Color Fill tool provides more flexibility for changing colors, including the ability to use colors from raster images.
Here's how to use it:
Step 1: Select the image you want to change by clicking on it or using the Rectangle tool (M).
Step 2: Click on the paint can icon in the top toolbar and select 'Color Fill'.
Step 3: In the fill menu, you can choose from various color options, including solid color, gradients, or images.
Step 4: To use a solid color, click on the color square in the color menu to open the color picker. You can choose a color by using the color sliders, inputting a hex code, or picking a color from the color palette. Once you've selected a color, click 'OK'.
Step 5: If you want to use a color from a raster image, click on 'Image' in the fill menu. A file explorer window will open. Browse and select the image containing the desired color. Your image will now appear in the color you've chosen.
Whichever method you choose, you now have the power to transform your Figma images into any color you desire. This ability not only allows you to make your designs more visually appealing but also ensures they align with your project's overall aesthetics. Happy designing!