Operation Manual

Sampling Color Values
The Color meter displays the color values in the image for the pixels beneath the pointer
or in the target area of the Loupe.
To use the pointer to sample the color values in an image
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Place the pointer over the area of the image where you want to sample the color values,
and view the values at the top of the Adjustments inspector or the Adjustments pane of
the Inspector HUD.
Color meter
To use the Loupe to sample color values in an image
1 Click the Loupe button in the toolbar, or press the Grave Accent (`) key.
2 Choose View > Loupe Options > Show Color Value in Loupe, or press Shift-Option-Tilde
(~).
3 Place the target area of the Loupe over the area of the image where you want to sample
the color values.
The color values appear in the magnified area of the Loupe.
Choosing a Color Value Option
In Aperture, you can set the Color meter to display RGB, Lab, CMYK, HSB, or HSL color
values.
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