How to Change the Color of an Object in Photoshop

To change the color of clothing or another object in Photoshop, first isolate the object, then apply a color adjustment. A masked Hue/Saturation adjustment layer is the most flexible method because you can refine the selection or change the color later. The Replace Color command is faster for simple, evenly colored objects but edits pixels directly.

Method 1: Use Replace Color for a quick edit

The example below changes an orange shirt to navy blue. Work on a duplicate layer so the original pixels remain available.

Original photo with an orange shirt — The starting image before recoloring.

Select the image layer and press Ctrl+J on Windows or Command+J on macOS to duplicate it.
Choose Image > Adjustments > Replace Color.
Use the Eyedropper to sample the main color. Use the Add to Sample eyedropper on lighter and darker areas that belong to the object.
Adjust Fuzziness until the preview mask covers the object without including nearby areas.
Change Hue to choose the new color. Refine Saturation and Lightness carefully, then click OK.

Duplicated Photoshop layer — Duplicate the source layer before using a direct adjustment.

Replace Color command in Photoshop — Open Image, Adjustments, Replace Color.

The Replace Color dialog combines sampling and color controls.

Sampling a shirt color with the Eyedropper — Sample the main color you want to replace.

Adding shades to the Replace Color sample — Add shadow and highlight shades to the selection.

Replace Color mask preview — White areas in the mask preview are affected; black areas are protected.

Hue selects a different color family, Saturation controls color intensity, and Lightness changes brightness. Large Lightness changes can flatten natural shadows, so use it sparingly.

Hue Saturation and Lightness controls — Adjust the three sliders while watching both the object and its edges.

Shirt recolored navy blue in Photoshop — The edited result after applying Replace Color.

Before and after Photoshop recoloring — Compare the original and recolored versions for missed areas or color spill.

Method 2: Use a masked Hue/Saturation layer

This non-destructive workflow is better when edges are complex or you may revise the color later.

Select the object with Select Subject, Object Selection, Quick Selection or another suitable selection tool.
In the Adjustments panel, add a Hue/Saturation adjustment. Photoshop converts the selection into a layer mask.
Move Hue and Saturation in the Properties panel. If the original color is affecting the result too strongly, enable Colorize and readjust.
Click the mask thumbnail and paint with white to reveal the adjustment or black to hide it. Use a soft brush around fabric, hair and anti-aliased edges.

How to get a convincing result

Preserve texture: avoid extreme Lightness settings that remove folds and highlights.
Inspect edges at 100%: correct halos and any color that spills onto skin or the background.
Use a selection for mixed-color scenes: Replace Color may affect every similar hue in the image unless the area is limited first.
Save an editable copy: keep a PSD with masks and layers before exporting a flattened image.

Adobe's Hue/Saturation recoloring guide documents the current adjustment-layer workflow. For related editing skills, see how to make borders in Photoshop, combine layers, and browse these Photoshop project tutorials.