While version 2.4.5 was a major milestone for CC 2018 users, newer versions (like 3.0+) have since been released for Photoshop CC 2019.1 and above. The plugin is available for purchase on platforms like the Adobe Exchange file for this plugin in Photoshop? Chameleon Adaptive Palette Demonstration by Rico Holmes
The panel is highly flexible; it can be docked like a native Photoshop panel and scaled from a microscopic icon to full-screen dimensions.
Architectural Comparison: V2.4.5 vs. Legacy & Future Versions Chameleon Adaptive Palette 2.4.5 Plugin for Pho...
Many rich, external extensions bog down your scratch disks and lag mid-stroke. Chameleon handles its calculations entirely in the background. The panel consumes , executing its math array strictly at the millisecond of color selection. This makes it perfectly optimized for massive files, heavy canvas brush strokes, and fast-paced painting workflows. Maximizing Your Painting Workflow
While newer versions like 3.0 exist for Photoshop CC 2019 and above, version 2.4.5 remains a stable choice for users on CC 2018. The plugin is available through platforms like Adobe Exchange and Cubebrush . Chameleon Adaptive Palette on Cubebrush.co While version 2
: Replaces old "no labels" toggles with highly readable, clear functional markers.
Chameleon Adaptive Palette is not just another set of swatches; it is a designed for Adobe Photoshop. When you select a new foreground color, the panel instantly updates, presenting you with a wide array of color variations based on that choice. Architectural Comparison: V2
: A dedicated UI layout choice for left-handed artists.
Features a "Palette Only Lock" that keeps the palette static while still allowing it to adapt to new colors picked from the canvas (Alt-clicking).
Chameleon eliminates this by providing instantly. If you paint a base skin tone, the panel immediately offers 10+ variations of that tone—lighter, darker, warmer, and cooler—without you needing to open a single slider. Ideal Use Cases
Here is a structured piece you can use directly or adapt: