1. Chapter 5
Using Color

2. Goals Explore the concept of a color gamut
Get acquainted with color models
Learn what color mode to use
Apply colors and patterns to strokes and fills
Explore the color features and tools in Illustrator
Make gradients
Learn how to pick colors using color chords

3. Color Gamuts, Models, and Modes
Every device (computer, printer, the human eye) that has the capability to reproduce color has its own color range, which defines its color space or gamut.

4. Color Model
A color model is a system for describing colors and choosing colors in Illustrator. The color models in Illustrator include:
Grayscale
RGB
Web-safe RGB
HSB
CMYK

5. Color Mode
A color mode determines how artwork is output, either for display onscreen (RGB) or print (CMYK).
For an Illustrator document, choose a specific color mode depending on the artwork’s intended purpose.

6. Applying Color
There are several ways to apply colors and patterns on strokes and fills in Illustrator:
The Color panel
The Color Picker
The Swatches panel
The Control panel
The Eyedropper tool
The Live Paint Bucket tool
The Gradient tool and Gradient panel

7. Lessons 1 and 2: Las Vegas Lady
Practice applying stroke and fill colors to lines and shapes in this lesson.

8. Color in Design How do you know what colors look good together?
As a starting point to pick colors, think color chords:
Monochromatic
Analogous
Achromatic
Dyad
Warm hues
Cool hues

9. Summary
Color models, color modes, and color gamuts are important concepts to understand when working with color.
Colors can be applied in Illustrator with the Color panel, Color Picker, Swatches panel, Control panel, Eyedropper tool, Live Paint Bucket tool, or Gradient panel.
Color chords can help you pick more visually appealing color combinations.