How to use RGB Codes

I've had a lot of requests for information about how to use the RGB codes for Stampin' Up! colors that I have published on my website. So I've put this together for you - I hope that it helps!

I use these codes when I'm printing text from a Word Processor or Desktop Publisher so that the printed text matches the card stock I'm using. The steps you follow may vary, but will be similar when it comes to changing colors. (Note: I've used Microsoft Word 2007 in the screen shots, if you have an earlier version, you will follow similar steps, though the screens may not look exactly the same.)

Step 1 - Select the color you want to use and make a note of the numbers associated with RG & B.

Step 2 - In your word processing software, highlight the text where you will change the color.

Point to the highlighted text and right-click for the shortcut menu.

Select the Font... menu.

Step 3 - In the Font Dialog Box, find the option for Font Color and click the drop down arrow.

Choose the More Colors... option.

Step 4 - Select the Custom tab in the Colors Dialog Box.

Step 5 - Make sure that the RGB Color Model is selected.

Then type the three numbers from the RGB Color chart that correspond with the color you want to use in each of the fields.

Click OK to close this box.

Step 6 - Click OK one more time to exit the Font dialog box.

The final result! Your text is officially Really Rust! (Or whatever color you chose!)

Comments

[Lynn Mercurio]

Wow, what a very well done and comprehensive overview of this topic. Thank you so much for all of your work in explaining this topic!

[Brenda Faylee Turner]

OMG! You did an AMAZING job of this tutorial! You are FABULOUS:) Thank you SO much for sharing!

[HappyStamper]

thanks so much for this - no more guessing! You Rock!!!