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maryyx
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July 16, 2017
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color picker does not work properly - Adobe Photoshop CC

  • July 16, 2017
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I am using Adobe Photoshop 2017 cc.  My color picker is not working properly.  For example, right now, I have a tan color in the little square that shows what color SHOULD be operative - but when I try to paint, or use the bucket tool . . . I get a totally different color.

I have had this problem before, and when I have restarted the computer it has worked ok.  That is not helping today.  I have restarted the computer, and the program, three times.

I also suppose if I reset everything, that would resolve the problem, but I do not know how to do that.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Mary

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Correct answer gener7

To reset, go into Preferences (Cmd/Ctrl k) and in General:

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HotGossip
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May 14, 2020

Check that the colour picker box is set to "Adobe" and not windows.

gener7
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gener7Community ExpertCorrect answer
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July 16, 2017

To reset, go into Preferences (Cmd/Ctrl k) and in General:

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    dabeenk
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    October 22, 2018

    Go to Image menu, drag to first item, "Mode," then drag to one of the Color options.

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