Adding color swatches to artboards is essential for several reasons:
- Consistency: Color swatches ensure that the same colors are used throughout a project, maintaining a cohesive look across all design elements.
- Efficiency: Having swatches readily available speeds up the design process. Designers can quickly apply colors without needing to search for them each time.
- Collaboration: When working in teams, shared color swatches help everyone stay on the same page regarding color choices, reducing miscommunication.
- Branding: For projects that require adherence to brand guidelines, swatches help ensure that the correct brand colors are used consistently.
- Visual Reference: Swatches provide a quick visual reference for color choices, making it easier to experiment with combinations and see how they work together.
- Communication: Including color swatches helps ensure that factories accurately understand the intended colors. Quick color matching significantly reduces discrepancies between the designer’s intent and the samples received.