How to Recolor Artwork in Adobe Illustrator in Under 10 Seconds
- Brittany Hanlon
- Aug 30
- 1 min read
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If you’ve ever spent way too long clicking into every single fill and stroke to change colors in Adobe Illustrator, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do that anymore! You can recolor artwork easily in Illustrator with the built-in Recolor Artwork tool. It makes swapping colors across your design fast, consistent, and stress-free. And yes, it literally takes under 10 seconds.
Here’s how to do it:
Select your artwork. Highlight the logo or illustration you want to change.
Head to Quick Actions. On the right-hand panel, click Recolor.
Use the Color Theme Picker. Quickly select a brand color, or pull a palette from existing artwork with the Eyedropper.
Apply across multiple items. Change not just one element, but several at once, perfect for logos, icons, and patterns.
The result? A polished, consistent look without hours of tedious edits. Whether you’re designing a brand identity or simply freshening up an existing logo, mastering the Recolor Artwork tool will save you serious time.
👉 Save this post for the next time you’re in Illustrator, it’s a game changer.
I’m Britt — your creative wingwoman. I'm a freelance designer helping small businesses build beautiful, thoughtful brands and I'm here to share quick tips for fellow designers that make design simpler (and way more fun). Stick around for more tutorials, or reach out if you’re ready to create something together that you're obsessed with.