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Create color swatches



You can create process color, spot color, or gradient color swatches.

Create gradient swatches

  1. Create a gradient using the Gradient panel, or select an object with the gradient you want.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Drag the gradient from the Tools panel or Color panel to the Swatches panel.

    • In the Gradient panel, click the gradient menu (next to the gradient box) and click the Save To Swatches Library icon  .

    • In the Swatches panel, click the New Swatch button or select New Swatch from the Swatches panel menu. In the dialog box that appears, enter a swatch name, and click OK. (See Swatch options.)

Create spot-color swatches

  1. Select a color using the Color Picker or Color panel, or select an object with the color you want.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Ctrl‑drag (Windows) or Command‑drag (Mac OS) the color from the Tools panel or Color panel to the Swatches panel.

    • In the Swatches panel, Ctrl‑click (Windows) or Command‑click (Mac OS) the New Swatch button, or select New Swatch from the panel menu. In the dialog box that appears, select Spot Color for Color Type. Set additional swatch options and click OK. (See Swatch options.)

Create a swatch from the Color Guide panel

  1. Choose colors from the Harmony Rules menu in the Color Guide panel.
  2. Click the Save Color Group To Swatch Panel button  at the bottom of the Color Guide panel.