Color Correcting With Curves

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When working with a Curves Adjustment layer to color correct an image, you may sometimes inadvertently make the image darker (or lighter). To apply your color correction without affecting the tonal values of the image, set the Curves Adjustment layer’s Blending Mode to Color.

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