How to Green Up Grass in Photoshop

By Tata Rossi 8 days ago, Photoshop Tips

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If your photo features at least 10% grass or more, then it’s important to understand how to green up grass in Photoshop. This skill will allow you to both make the photograph more appealing and show off your professionalism as a photographer or retoucher. Check out these 3 methods designed for teaching amateurs how to make yellow grass green and grab the pleasant bonus at the end.

METHOD 1. Green Up Grass in Photoshop Using the Hue / Saturation Parameter

If you’ve noticed faded grass during image post production or it looks overly yellow or bland, then give these 2 fast and efficient methods on how to green up grass in Photoshop a try.

green up grass in photoshop using the hue and saturation parameter

STEP 1. Open the photograph, create a new layer.

STEP 2. Go to the “Adjustments” panel that is located in the right corner of the editor (by default).

select hue and saturation parameters to green up grass

STEP 3. Choose the "Hue/Saturation" icon. This section has 3 parameters you need to adjust, including tone, which changes the color values (cold or warm), and a saturation slider that allows changing the intensity and brightness of a color, thanks to which you can make your colors bright and vibrant.

edit hue and saturation parameters to green up grass

STEP 4. Select the yellow color and adjust the settings in the way I did in the screenshot. However, you can use slightly different settings since everything depends on your photo. In my case, the green color has a yellow cast. If you see any problems with green, then, select it as the second color and make it look more balanced.

STEP 5. Merge all layers and save the image.

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METHOD 2. Make Yellow Grass Green with Brushes

STEP 1. Upload a photo.

blending soft light mode to make yellow grass green

STEP 2. Create a new layer and set the blending mode to “Soft Light”.

set the desired green tone to make yellow grass green

STEP 3. Set the desired green tone (depending on the overall lighting of the photo). Make sure you have selected the brush tool.

STEP 4. Start drawing all over the grass you want to fix with the brush.

use the eraser in places where there should be no green

This action will apply the new color while still allowing the grass's texture to shine through.

STEP 5. If you accidentally drew over unneeded areas, choose the “Eraser” tool and restore the damaged parts.

STEP 6. Open “Levels” by pressing the right mouse button on the layer or using the “Ctrl + L” hotkey combination. Drag the right control point to the left to make the grass layer a bit brighter.

edit opacity parameter to make yellow grass green

STEP 7. Adjust the “Opacity” parameter that is located above the layer list to achieve a more realistic effect. It's usually recommended to keep it at about 60-70%.

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STEP 7. Done, merge the layers, and save your work.

METHOD 3. Make Grass Green with Camera Raw Filter

STEP 1. Upload your RAW photo.

STEP 2. Click “Filter” – “Camera Raw Filter”.

STEP 3. Select “Color Mixer”. You need to adjust green and yellow colors in all three tabs. Every photo is unique, but you can use the screenshot of the settings as a reference.

FAQ about How to Green Up Grass in Photoshop

• How to import textures?

To add new textures, pick the “Settings” menu icon in the upper right corner of the main panel. Now, select the “Import Textures” option. Choose the needed files and upload them to Photoshop. Also, don’t forget to learn the only consistent way of how to add texture in Photoshop.

• Can I make the grass greener on several photos simultaneously?

No, Photoshop doesn’t offer a batch editing option.

• What to do if the grass has a brownish tone?

A brown tone is created by combining red and yellow colors, so go back to the first method, step 4, and adjust the “Reds” parameter.

• How to cancel an action I just performed?

Use the “Ctrl + Z” hotkey combination on Windows or “Cmd + Z” on Mac OS.

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