How Do I Add a Color Palette in Canva?

October 2, 2023 canva

Adding a color palette in Canva is a great way to maintain visual consistency and create a cohesive look for your designs. With Canva's easy-to-use interface, you can easily add and manage color palettes to enhance your creative projects. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of adding a color palette in Canva.

Step 1: Accessing the Color Palette

To start, open Canva and create a new design or edit an existing one. Once you are in the design editor, click on the "Elements" tab located on the left-hand side of the screen. This will open a panel with various design elements.

Step 2: Adding Colors to Your Palette

With the "Elements" panel open, click on the "Shapes" category and select any shape from the available options. You can choose any shape as it will not affect the color palette creation process.

Once you have added a shape to your design, click on it to select it. Look for the "Fill" option in the top toolbar and click on it. This will open a color picker where you can choose colors for your palette.

You can either select colors from the pre-defined palettes or use the custom color picker to choose any specific hue that matches your desired color scheme. As you select different colors, they will automatically be added to your palette.

Tips:

You can add up to five colors in a single palette.
To remove a color from your palette, simply click on it and press delete or backspace key.
Use complementary colors or shades from similar families to create an aesthetically pleasing palette.

Step 3: Saving Your Color Palette

Once you have finalized your color palette, it's time to save it for future use. To do this, click on the "Add to your palettes" button located at the bottom of the color picker.

A pop-up window will appear where you can give your color palette a name. Be sure to choose a descriptive name that will help you identify the color scheme easily. After entering the name, click on the "Add" button.

Your color palette is now saved and can be accessed whenever you want to use it in Canva.

Step 4: Applying Your Color Palette

To apply your color palette to different elements in Canva, simply select the element you want to change and look for the "Fill" option in the top toolbar. Click on it and choose your desired color from your saved palettes.

Pro Tip:

You can also apply colors from your palette using keyboard shortcuts. Press "Shift + C" (Windows) or "Shift + Command + C" (Mac) and a pop-up window with your saved palettes will appear. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the palettes and press enter to select a color.

Now that you know how to add and use a color palette in Canva, unleash your creativity and make stunning designs with consistent colors throughout!