Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Lightness

Hues are gradations of a specific color. You can play with hues to achieve special effects, but you normally do not want to change the hues in your photos.

Saturation is a measurement of the purity of a color. Many photographers increase saturation to make dull photos more vibrant. Unfortunately, increasing saturation can distort the colors in the photo. Increasing saturation can also remove fine details and shading in photos. If you do increase saturation, make sure the colors in the photo look natural and that you do not eliminate details.

To Adjust Hue, Saturation, and Lightness:

1. Select the Selection Tool and click the photo.
2. In the Menu bar, click Adjustments | Color | Hue/Saturation.
3. In the Editing window, on the Settings tab, drag the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness sliders to the left and right until you are satisfied with the colors and lighting in the photo.
4. Press OK.

See Also:

• Working in the Editing Window
• Making Photos Warmer or Cooler