Posts Tagged ‘graphics’

Have you ever looked at a photo, graphic, image and wish you could get the color information so you could use it again?

For instance, the graphic (one of) header I have has a group of colors that I enjoy and I continue to use.  How do you find it?  There are numerous ways on the web to get this information, I’m going to give you just one at this moment.

Pic2Color is a site that is currently in Beta (that’s what it says) and gives you the ability to find colors that match/or closely match that of a photo, grouping of colors, or even a website (not available yet).

You can even get their widget and have it on your own site, which I’ve done under the “Web Stuff” page for you to use anytime you wish.

Here’s an example of what it can do.  I used one of my own banners and entered the URL into the widget.  When it translated the information into colors (HEX) I made a print screen of it.  This is only to show you what information it gives off of a URL to a photo.  You can test it yourself to see what it does.  You click on each color and it will translate the color into HEX for you.  The information (bubbles, printscreen etc.) was done by me for you to see what information I can get form it.  I use “SnagIt” screen capture software ~ and can’t live without it btw.

This is most certainly not a paid ad.  I’ve gotten emails regarding color schemes as of late, and I thought this might be useful to those playin’ around with designs.

Have fun!

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I’m off to a client’s and wanted to say a quick hello.

I’ve been playing with Photoshop CS3.  Mainly because I’m just learning.  WOW I had no idea how powerful this program is!  I had CS2 and never really used it.  Bought the upgrade to CS3 – um, ’cause I’m the kind that wants the most recent version of everything (EXCEPT iTUNES!).

As I was going around finding you could get freebies from VERY artistic souls for Photoshop (brushes, etc.) I ran across this Blog Called “Web Designer Wall“.  The first thing that caught me was how beautiful the blog was.  Eye popping WOW!  Then, as I started reading through it I noticed a TON of information on there!  So, for anyone interested take a gander!

http://www.webdesignerwall.com/

Off to play with PSD then back into my Database ‘O Fun!

I only recently found out what “Namaste” meant.  Oh I love it so much!  I’ve been using it and noticing there are so many that know it!  I feel like I stumbled on a new language.  Okay, old but new to me.

My other darling boy (*snicker*) is at the hotel again tonight waiting for the Military processing center and going to meet with a commanding officer I believe.  He’s behind in credits to graduate and they want to be sure he is very serious about joining and getting his credits in time.  Hey, fine by me!
My hubby is sound asleep.  His mouth hurts ’cause he just got on his bottom braces.  OUCH – sure looks like it hurts!  Poor thing.
Me?  I’m going through some sort of life change.  I’ll write on that later.  It’s an odd one to be sure and I’m really holding on to keep myself in balance.  I think it’s ’cause the kiddies are getting older and gonna fly out of the nest in the next few years (*no no no sooner*)  Sokay, no stress.  I’m workin on it all!

I’ll be to my friends’ blogs pretty quick.  I miss ya’ll so much!So I’ll leave you with this thought:

Things here are going *swell*.  Really good ~ my son, Stephen just started back to school.  It’s Stephen’s Junior year in high school (11th grade).  He made it to Varsity on the football team!  Oh I’m proud of him for trying out.  He’s getting outside of his comfort zone by attempting it this year.

A true friend laughs at your stories even when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your troubles even when they’re not so bad

Friends are so so so important to our inner light.  Thank you all for being who you are even if we converse only through typed words.

Love and Beautiful Radiant Light,  ~Monica~