How to change color for brush strokes in Photoshop, very specifically even if some have transparency

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July 24, 2025
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Hi,

I created an illustration using watercolor brushes so they have many gaps in the strokes to simulate real watercolor. In addition, some of the layers utilizing this effect have the opacity turned down for a transparent effect for blending effect.

I need to convert the same 3 colors I utilized for each brush stroke to different colors. (specific colors)

How can I achieve this considering the delicate nature of each watercolor brush stroke and varying opacity %s factored in?

I need a bullet-proof technique.

Thank you.

melissapiccone

Community Expert

You have brush stokes and want to change the colors - a screenshot would help, include your layers panel. Are the brush strokes in their own layers? I would use a clipping mask above the layer set to color with a solid color in it... Create a colid color layer, set blend mode to color and clip to the layer to recolor.

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

The layered image or at least a part of it might also be useful to assess what the actual situation is.

Are there significant areas where the three current colors overlap/mix?

What are the intended replacement colors?

R

r_tistAuthor

Inspiring

background color layer, midtone color layer, layer with shadow color - analogous color scheme in purple and violet.

Now, need to convert colors to their equivalents in orange and red.

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