Open a sequence in Color mode

Last updated on Abr 15, 2026

Learn how to switch to Color mode in Adobe Premiere to begin adjusting color in your sequence.

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Color mode provides a dedicated workspace for color correction and grading, with tools designed to help you evaluate and refine the visual appearance of your clips. Before you start making adjustments, you’ll need to open your sequence in Color mode.

While in Edit mode, open a sequence you want to adjust into the Timeline.

Select the Color tab in the Premiere header bar.

Color mode selected in the top bar with Color Tools panel and Clip Grid visible.
Access Color mode by selecting the Color tab in the header.

Color mode opens to the default Color workspace layout, and now you’re ready to work. Incidentally, the Project Browser is available in Color mode, so you can open other sequences within Color mode as well.