Photoshop : match colour of an image's background to the background of the first layer

[Sofia30754826644q]

Hi there,

I am a beginner here . I have an illustration 12*12 which is an object in a white background. Nevertheless, the background is not the same white along and across edges of the illustration. It is like a hundred different hues of white as it moves from the object outwards. 

I want to make this image 4*6 inches without stretching or losing the image in the center but also with having similar whiteness in the background. Is there any way for doing that ?

Thank you 

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

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Simplest approach would be to remove background from foreground element. Create a new background layer beneath your foreground layer.

Depending on complexity of image, you could select all white regions with Magic Wand or Quick Mask. With background selected (marching ants), hit Backspace key to remove it.

Hope that helps.

[Sofia30754826644q]

Thank you so much for your reply, magic wand worked!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Please remember to mark a correct answer as such. 

Posting the image (or screenshots of the original and the edited one with the Layers Panel visible) might still be useful, maybe someone can offer additional advice. 

[Todd_Morgan]

Post the image...

[Sofia30754826644q]

Thnak you for taking thetime but it worked with magic wand.

[Nancy OShea]

Obviously, a chat GTP bot.  Bubye.

[Sofia30754826644q]

sorry I didn't understand that, it worked with your suggestion. Thanks again