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CHR0MA

by Noah Greene·Color Grading

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Why we like it

CHR0MA earns a spot in the aescripts library as an Oklab-based take on a familiar effect, backed by compatibility reaching all the way back to CC 2017 on both After Effects and Premiere Pro.

What is CHR0MA?

CHR0MA is a color tool from Noah Greene that stands in for the standard Hue/Saturation effect in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Rather than the usual approach, it works with Oklab color science and pairs that with an improved layout, producing better results than the effect it replaces.

Compatibility is broad on both hosts. In After Effects it runs from CC 2017 through the 2026 release, covering CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020 through 2025 versions in between. Premiere Pro support mirrors this, spanning CC 2017 up to 2026, so most recent installs on either host are covered.

Version 1.3 arrived on June 5, 2026 with bug fixes, following the 1.2 initial release from January of that year. CHR0MA sits at rank 32 on aescripts, and it is listed here as free. A demo video is available for a closer look before you install.

Who is CHR0MA best for?

CHR0MA is best for editors and motion designers making hue and saturation adjustments in After Effects or Premiere Pro who want an Oklab-based alternative to the built-in effect.

How much does CHR0MA cost?

CHR0MA is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Uses Oklab color science in place of the standard Hue/Saturation method
  • Serves as a direct replacement for the built-in Hue/Saturation effect
  • Improved layout compared to the effect it replaces
  • Produces better results than the standard effect
  • Runs in both After Effects and Premiere Pro from CC 2017 through 2026

Tags

#Oklab#color science#Hue/Saturation#color adjustment#After Effects#Premiere Pro#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does CHR0MA work with After Effects 2026?

CHR0MA supports After Effects 2026 along with a long list of earlier versions. On the After Effects side it runs on 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, plus the older CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017 releases. That range means it fits both current subscriptions and setups still running legacy installs. Since it replaces the standard Hue/Saturation effect using Oklab color science, you get the same coverage whether you are on a recent build or an older one.

Which Premiere Pro versions does CHR0MA support?

CHR0MA runs in Premiere Pro across a wide span of releases. Supported versions include 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, as well as CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017. This mirrors its After Effects coverage, so anyone moving between the two applications can rely on the same Oklab-based Hue/Saturation replacement in each. If you are unsure which version you have, check your Creative Cloud app before installing to match it against this list.

Is CHR0MA free to download?

CHR0MA is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details it is best to check the developer's page directly. The plugin comes from Noah Greene and is distributed through aescripts, where it currently sits at rank 32. A demo video is available if you want to see it before downloading.

What changed in CHR0MA version 1.3?

CHR0MA version 1.3 was released on June 5, 2026 and focused on bug fixes. It followed version 1.2, the initial release, which came out on January 15, 2026. If you are running an earlier build, updating to 1.3 brings you to the latest published version. For the full release history, the changelog on the developer's page is the place to look.

Alternatives to CHR0MA

Also in Color Grading for After Effects.

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