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Why is my layer mask semi-transparent/checkered/grey

Community Beginner ,
Jun 08, 2021 Jun 08, 2021

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I am trying to create a composite image with three layers (nothing crazy). But for some reason I am getting a grey/transparent layer instead of full opacity. I learned that this is because my layer mask is grey, not full white. Weirder still when I take off the invert it goes to pure white but now the black is grey... I have been going crazy trying to figure it out. 

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Community Expert , Jun 08, 2021 Jun 08, 2021

Sorry, to reveal the Layer content you would need to fill with White. 

 

Are any Transfer or Color Dynamics set in the Brush Settings Panel? 

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Please try restting the Tool. 

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If that does not help it might be time to try restoring Preferences (after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved): 

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

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Is it definitely black? 

What are the Layer Mask’s settings in the Properties Panel? 

 

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Properties, Options Bar, …) visible? 

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Screenshot 2021-06-08 at 11.12.28.pngThanks for the reply- pardon my ignorance but can you direct me to what panels you need open? Here's my screen

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The Options Bar would indicate the Opacity and Flow of the Brush (if it is selected). 

Did you paint with 100% Opacity? 

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 Hi, here is the options bar. I just went ahead and started completely over just to be sure and yes- same 50% transparent result despite opacity being set to 100%

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Please post a complete screenshot with the pertinent Panels visible. 

 

Does the issue also arise if you create a erctandular Selection and fill that with Black? 

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 does this provide the necessary information? Also tried to do the rectangular selection and fill with black but it did not seem to fill? Unfortunately I am hardly a PS expert and might have attempted it incorrectly

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Sorry, to reveal the Layer content you would need to fill with White. 

 

Are any Transfer or Color Dynamics set in the Brush Settings Panel? 

Screenshot 2021-06-08 at 14.12.15.png

 

Please try restting the Tool. 

Screenshot 2021-06-08 at 14.13.18.png

 

If that does not help it might be time to try restoring Preferences (after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved): 

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

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Resetting the tool did the trick, THANK YOU!!

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Mar 09, 2023 Mar 09, 2023

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I am facing a similar issue. not able to understand why it is happening. â€ƒNeed help. 

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Can you provide the file (minus the other layers)? 

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