If you want to neutralize a warm image by adding blue, which adjustment is most appropriate?

• A. White Balance
• B. Color Balance
• C. Auto Color
• D. Hue

Answer: (C)

Neutralizing a warm image means removing the color cast so whites read as white and the overall balance looks natural. Auto Color automatically analyzes the photo and adjusts the color channels to neutralize the cast, which typically involves adding blue to counteract warm tones. It’s the quickest way to achieve a neutral look without manual tweaks. If you need precise control over how cool or blue the image becomes, you could adjust White Balance (temperature and tint) or Color Balance (targeting shadows, midtones, and highlights), but Auto Color provides the automatic correction that best neutralizes warmth in one step.