Select a color in my Swatch turns gray

I use Photoshop CC2015.  When I go to select a color to use from my swatches, red for example, it becomes gray.  I do need to update something?  I can't use color anywhere.

Thank you!

Hi JanelleA18,

I think that what is happening because your default image is grayscale. To change this, go to Image > Mode and select RGB.

Please let us know if it helps.

Concerning

Sarika

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