How to change color of 1 object when there are more objects with the same color?

[shoelace]

I have attached an image where I'd like to change the color of the left beanie to the same as the right beanie, but how do i do it?

I tried hue/saturation, but the entire image changes if i go that route since there are other "reds" in that photo...

Help would be much appreciated!

 

[Peano]

Select the left beanie and use that selection to put a mask on a blank layer. Change blend mode to Color. Sample color of the right beanie and fill the blank layer. Using the same mask, open a Hue/Sat adjustment layer and tweak the color of the left beanie to make it match the one on the right.

 

[shoelace]

Select the left beanie and use that selection to put a mask on a blank layer. Change blend mode to Color. Sample color of the right beanie and fill the blank layer. Using the same mask, open a Hue/Sat adjustment layer and tweak the color of the left beanie to make it match the one on the right.

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Which selection tool do you recommend using? I guess i am using an older photoshop, so this is the only selection tools i have available. Sorry, im still learning, so i am not entirely sure if i am following your instructions, but i will give it a try.

 

[Peano]

I have attached an image where I'd like to change the color of the left beanie to the same as the right beanie, but how do i do it?

Another method (simpler): Select the beanie on the left. Open a curves adjustment layer. The selection will create a layer mask isolating the red of the left beanie. Adjust the curves (composite and RGB) to match the color of the beanie on the right.

 

[shoelace]

Another method (simpler): Select the beanie on the left. Open a curves adjustment layer. The selection will create a layer mask isolating the red of the left beanie. Adjust the curves (composite and RGB) to match the color of the beanie on the right.

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Thank you so much! That really helped a lot! :O The curves method was super easy for a newbie like me to understand! Thanks again and thread solved!

 

[Peano]

Which selection tool do you recommend using? I guess i am using an older photoshop, so this is the only selection tools i have available. Sorry, im still learning, so i am not entirely sure if i am following your instructions, but i will give it a try.

Just to follow up: Yes, that's the tool to use. After making a rough selection, hit Q to turn on Quick Mask. That will convert the marching-ants selection into an overlay so you can see the edges of the selection better. Use a black or white brush to clean up the edges. Then hit Q again to get out of Quick Mask and go back to the marching-ants selection. Then create your layer mask from that. Glad you got it solved!