8.37. Color Exchange

8.37.1. Overview

Figure 16.187. Color Exchange filter example

“Color Exchange” filter example

Original image

“Color Exchange” filter example

Filter applied with From color RGB (122, 149, 199), To color RGB (255, 0, 0), Red threshold 0.106, Green threshold 0.100, Blue threshold 0.190.


This filter replaces a color with another one.

8.37.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under ColorsMapColor Exchange.

8.37.3. Options

Figure 16.188. The Color Exchange Dialog

The “Color Exchange” Dialog

Presets

Presets are a common feature for several Colors commands. You can find its description in Section 8.1.1, “Colors Common Features”.

From color

This is the color you want to replace. To choose a color you can either use the color button to open the Color Picker dialog, or you can use the Color Picker tool to pick a color from your image.

To color

This is the new color you want to use. To choose a color you can either use the color button to open the Color Picker dialog, or you can use the Color Picker tool to pick a color from your image.

Red Threshold, Green Threshold, Blue Threshold

These sliders allow you to set how sensitive the red, green and blue components are to differences from the From color. The higher the threshold, the more pixels will be affected.

Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view

These are common features described in Section 8.1.1, “Colors Common Features”.