Chroma Space shows colors on lighted 3D forms in Photoshop

ColgArt’s Photoshop panel Chroma Space lets users view selected colors on 3D forms with light and shadow before applying them to the canvas. According to a 14 October 2026 report by 80 Level, the CEP extension previews colors in a real-time 3D view. The source does not say when ColgArt announced the product.

Colors appear on a form under lighting, not just as flat swatches

A color swatch alone may not show how a color will look on lit and shadowed surfaces. Chroma Space applies the selected color to a 3D shape, making lit areas, the core shadow and reflected light visible. The image is rendered with a Three.js-based WebGL renderer.

The tool represents colors using physically based shading. According to the developers, ambient lighting is created using sky, horizon and ground colors; reflections and indirect light also change according to the selected colors. The lighted image can be compared with the local color against a neutral gray background.

Photoshop syncing and sampling from the 3D view

Chroma Space offers two-way syncing with Photoshop’s foreground and background colors. The panel’s eyedropper can sample not only flat color swatches, but also colors in the generated 3D view. This allows users to pick a color from a lit or shadowed area and use it in Photoshop.

According to the source, the tool limits lighting updates to avoid putting excessive load on the GPU while sharing it with Photoshop. However, no specific graphics card requirements or performance measurements are provided.

The Pro version includes a slider for setting the time of day. This control changes the sky and shadow colors, allowing users to inspect how colors look under different conditions. Pro users can also add materials such as Depth Fog, Reflectivity and Toon Shading.

Pricing, licensing and operating conditions

Chroma Space can be used offline; an internet connection is required once a month to activate the tool and check the license. The Basic plan starts at $29. The source says the product is offered as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. No further details are provided about plan inclusions or other payment terms.

Architecture, interior design and archviz users who paint or finish images in Photoshop can evaluate colors alongside the effects of lighting and shadow on a form. However, the source describes Chroma Space as a 3D color preview tool within Photoshop, not as a render engine or architectural modeling tool. Before purchasing, it may be useful to check Photoshop version compatibility and performance on the available hardware, as well as the monthly license check requirement; the source provides no details on these points.