# Grayscale to color one more time

**URL:** <https://krita-artists.org/t/grayscale-to-color-one-more-time/187473>\
**Category:** Art Discussions and Advice\
**Created:** [July 24, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/grayscale-to-color-one-more-time/187473 "2026-07-24T00:28:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/grayscale-to-color-one-more-time/187473/4 "2026-07-24T22:41:15Z")

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Hi there! I find that the Color blending mode makes some colors a little muddy, so I go for **Hard Light** or **Addition** depending on the value/hue I’m working with and/or the effect I want to achieve. I also recommend the **freehand selection + gradient map fill layer** combo ([self plug](https://krita-artists.org/t/gradient-tool-maps-resources/128563) for resources​👀)

Oh, and check out the videos already recommended, they’re really helpful!

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