The lower the percentage values, the darker the skin tones are. Note: One question you might be asking is why the RGB values are higher in some images and lower in others? Answer: The higher the percentage values, the brighter the skin tones are. Now that you know the RGB values of your skin tones and what the optimum values are, you will know what color needs to be corrected on your particular image! The red % value should be the highest value and at least two percentage points over the green.The green % value should be higher than the blue value by at least one percentage point.The blue % value should be the lowest value.RGB Rule of Thumb for Beautiful Skin Tones: These RGB values will help you analyze your skin tones. RGB number values will appear in your histogram area on the right. To check the color balance of your skin tones in Lightroom, go to the Develop Module and hover your mouse over a medium tone area of your subject's skin. By checking the color balance you can see what the particular needs of the image are and then take steps to correct them. You can't fix something if you don't know what needs to be fixed.

By following the steps below, you can have picture-perfect skin in every photo you shoot quickly and easily!

In Lightroom, perfect skin tones are quite achievable but definitely takes some know-how and practice. They are especially important when shooting weddings and portraits! How to Get Beautiful Skin Tones in Lightroom (Every Time!)īeautiful skin tones are something we ALL want to achieve in our images.

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