Want to change the colors in your logo or graphics without PhotoShop and without hiring a graphic designer?
Well, you are in luck, my DIY friend!
I just created a video tutorial for you on the Immensely Social YouTube channel that will show you how to do just that. (Video is below if you want to scroll down and watch.)
I have been really into color lately- more than usual. I am even taking a Future Learn course at the moment called The Power Of Colour via KLC School Of Design (It’s free so click the link if interested. It’s fascinating!).
I had been feeling a bit dull with the muted tones of Immensely Social and decided it was time to switch things up. I have been going bolder the last few videos over on YouTube so thought I would pop my logo colors too. Nothing wrong with the old colors, but I like to dress very classic with bold pops, so wanted to make my branding more authentic to me.
Here’s the thing, I don’t have or use Photoshop. I tend to stick with easy and free online tools. I thought about hiring someone on Fiverr.com to change the colors for me, but $5, now $6 with the fees, for each graphic seemed wasteful. Well, I figured out how to do it easily myself and I’m passing on the knowledge!
If you know someone else who could use this tip too, send it over to them!
All you need are two Free Online Tools to follow along with me.
Tool #1: Colorzilla
The first is a Google Chrome extension called ColorZilla it is an eyedropper tool that allows you to choose a color from any page.
Tool #2: Pixlr
The second is a website called Pixler. Pixler is an online graphic editor with PhotoShop type features that you can use for free.
Using the color dropper, I am going to grab the color codes from the current Immensely Social logo and show you how I changed it from the old, more muted colors. Check out the side by side!
Once you know how to do it, it only takes seconds. Watch how easy it is:
Edited the Facebook Page Banner this way too. You can check it out here.
If you are looking for some color inspiration, be sure to check out my color board on Pinterest. It is full of wonderful color palettes to help get you inspired!
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come back often for new tutorials and inspiration! Oh, and leave me a comment below. Would love to know what your thoughts are on today’s tutorial.
Until next time,
Very insightful! Perfect way to start! But as a designer and a brand strategist nothing can compare Adobe software . You definitely get nice crisp images. I would pick Illustrator vs Photoshop. It’s just better for creating. I absolutely love it. You can keep the templates for it too. That in itself will save you a lot of time!
You are absolutely correct about Fiverr. They simply don’t care for your company. Here is my post about why cheap logo may end up costing you a company!
http://bossbabesrule.com/5-cheap-logo-can-cost-company/
Thanks for your insight Hanna
This is awesome! Thanks so much for the tips!!
So happy you found it helpful Amy! Thanks for stopping by!