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COLOR, OPACITY, AND DROP SHADOWS
The Colors dialog box
You can use the Colors dialog box (Edit > Colors) to create, edit, duplicate, delete,
and append colors.
The Colors dialog box lets you create, edit, and delete color definitions.
Creating a color
You can choose from several color models and from a number of color matching
systems when you create colors. If you have colors you use frequently, you can
create colors for the default color list in the application when no files are open. You
can create up to 1,000 default or article-specific colors. To create a color, choose Edit
> Colors to display the Colors dialog box, and click New to display the Edit Color
dialog box. Then, enter a name in the Name field and specify the color model for
your new color. You can also click the New button on the Colors palette to create
colors.
RGB: This additive color system is most often used with slide recorders or color •
video monitors, and also works well for digital output. Red, green, and blue light
is mixed to represent colors on a video screen.
HSB: This color model is often used by artists because it resembles the manner in •
which they mix colors. Hue describes color pigment; saturation measures the
amount of color pigment; and brightness measures the amount of black in a
color.
LAB: This color space is designed to be independent of differing interpretations •
imposed by monitor or printer manufacturers. The LAB color model, also
referred to as LAB color space, is a standard three-dimensional model for
representing colors. Colors are specified by a luminance coordinate (L) and two
chrominance coordinates (A for green-red), and (B for blue-yellow).
Multi-Ink: This color model is color based on tint percentages of existing •
process or spot inks.
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