How to Create a Custom Color Palette

Design Systems•Beginner•6 min read

Save your brand colors as a swatch library to ensure consistency across all your projects.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches).
Step 2: Click the 'New Swatch' icon at the bottom of the panel.
Step 3: Name your color, choose the Color Type (Process or Spot), and set the values.
Step 4: To save the whole palette, click the panel menu (three lines) > Save Swatches as ASE.
Step 5: Load your palette in other files via the Swatch Libraries menu.