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Some colors weren't extracted from my brand guide
After uploading my brand guide, I noticed that only 3 of my 8 brand colors were extracted. The missing colors are definitely in my PDF - they're shown as swatches on page 4.
Why weren't they captured? Is there a way to fix this without re-uploading?
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Team PaletteCheckSolution4 months ago • Nov 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This happens when colors are shown visually without text values. Here's how to fix it:
Why Colors Get Missed:- Color swatches shown as images only
- No hex/RGB values in text format
- Values embedded in graphics rather than text
- Go to your Brand Guideline
- Click Edit on the Colors section
- Click Add Color
- Enter name, hex code, and usage notes
- Save
No need to re-upload the PDF!
For Future Uploads:
If you can edit your PDF, add a text line next to each swatch:
Brand Blue: #1E40AF
Brand Green: #059669
The AI picks up text values much more reliably than trying to analyze color images.
Pro Tip: Add RGB, CMYK, and Pantone values too if you have them - helpful for different use cases!