Color in Illustrator is Gray - Can't Add Color to Vector Artwork in Adobe Illustrator

Color in Illustrator is Gray - Can't Add Color to Vector Artwork in Adobe Illustrator

Trying to add a color to part of your artwork in Adobe Illustrator, and it’s just making it a shade of grey? Here’s the video for you!

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