Ever found yourself staring at a slide, wishing you could copy the exact color from an image or design, but had no idea what it’s called or how to match it? You’re not alone. Picking the perfect color can be surprisingly frustrating, especially when you’re trying to match a specific shade from a picture or theme. However, Google Slides gives you a simple tool to sample or “pick” any color you see and apply it directly to text, shapes, or backgrounds.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to do that so your slides look clean, consistent, and visually appealing.
How to Sample a Color in Google Slides
Matching colors exactly in Google Slides can make your presentation look clean and professional. Whether you’re trying to match a brand color or pull a shade from an image, Google Slides makes it easy with the eyedropper tool. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you sample and apply any color in just a few clicks.
Step 1: Select the Element
First, click on the shape, text box, or object where you want the new color to appear. Make sure it’s selected before you move on to the next step. This is the item that will take on the color you choose.
Step 2: Open the Color Options
Once the object is selected, look at the top toolbar.
- If you’re changing the fill color, click the paint bucket icon.
- If you’re changing text color, click the “A” icon with a color bar underneath it.
Step 3: Click on “Custom” or the Plus Sign (+)
In the dropdown menu, scroll to the bottom and select the “Custom” option or click on the small plus sign. This opens up a custom color window where you can manually select or sample a color.
Step 4: Activate the Eyedropper Tool
Inside the custom color window, you’ll see an option that says “Pick a custom color” or shows a small eyedropper icon. Click it. This turns your cursor into an eyedropper tool, which lets you hover over any color on your screen.
Step 5: Hover and Sample the Color
Move the eyedropper around to find the exact color you want to use. You can sample colors from images, logos, text, or any part of the slide. Once you hover over the right color, click it. That shade will now be selected.
Step 6: Apply the Sampled Color
After clicking, the color you picked will automatically fill the shape, text, symbol or object you selected in Step 1. You can now continue editing or apply the same color to other elements for a consistent look.
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Closing Thoughts
We hope this quick guide helps you sample and match colors with ease in Google Slides. A few simple steps can go a long way in making your slides look clean and consistent. Try it out the next time you’re working on a presentation. It’s a handy trick worth remembering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sampling a Color on Google Slides
Can I reuse a color I sampled earlier?
Yes, you can. Recently used colors show up in the color menu, so you can easily pick them again without needing to sample them each time.
Can I copy a color from an image in Google Slides?
Absolutely. Just use the eyedropper tool to click on the color in the image right on your slide. For more precise control, you can also use a browser extension that offers advanced color picking options.
Key Takeaways
- Google Slides has a built-in eyedropper tool that lets you pick and match any color from your slide, including colors in images, logos, and text.
- You can apply the sampled color to shapes, text, backgrounds, and other elements for a clean and consistent presentation look.
- To sample a color, select your element, open the color menu, choose “Custom,” click the eyedropper icon, hover over the desired color, and click to apply it.
