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# shouldColorMatch()

Returns whether the image should be color matched.

```
optional func shouldColorMatch() -> Bool
```

## Return Value

<doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false> if the image is a mask or gradient; otherwise <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true>, which is the default.

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