Figma is an innovative and robust platform for graphic designers. It provides a diverse range of features, from designing complex web layouts to creating simple graphics. Color management is one of Figma’s strengths, particularly its capacity to convert colored designs to black and white. This can be a highly effective design technique when utilized correctly. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of creating impressive black and white designs in Figma.
Step 1: Open a New Figma Project
To begin, log in to your Figma account and open a new project. If you don’t have an account, you can set one up for free on Figma’s website.
Step 2: Add Your Design
Once your project is open, you can add your design. This could be a sketch, a logo, a web layout, or anything else you want to convert into black and white. Drag and drop your design onto the Figma canvas.
Step 3: Select the Design
With your design on the canvas, click on it to select it. This will bring up the properties panel on the right side of the screen. Here, you can adjust all aspects of your design, including color.
Step 4: Adjust the Fill Color
In the properties panel, locate the fill color box. Clicking on this will bring up the color picker.
Step 5: Convert to Black and White
In the color picker, you’ll see a spectrum of colors. To convert your design into black and white, you’ll need to adjust the saturation to 0. This will remove all color from your design, leaving only shades of black, white, and grey.
Alternatively, you can manually enter the color values. For black, use the following values:
Hex: #000000
RGB: 0,0,0
And for white, use:
Hex: #ffffff
RGB: 255,255,255
Step 6: Apply to All Elements
If your design consists of multiple elements, you’ll need to repeat the above steps for each element. Simply select each one in turn and adjust their fill color as described above.
Conclusion
Creating black and white designs in Figma is really quite simple once you know the steps. Give it a try and see how this simple adjustment can transform your designs into striking monochromatic masterpieces.
