Which tool allows for dynamic selection of areas with variable colors?

The Quick Selection Tool is ideal for dynamic selection of areas with variable colors because it uses a brush-like interface to allow users to paint over the areas they want to select. As you drag the tool across an image, it intelligently detects edges and similar colors, making it very efficient for selecting complex shapes and objects that contain a variety of colors.

This adaptability makes the Quick Selection Tool particularly useful for selecting parts of an image where colors may vary significantly, enabling you to create a selection that closely follows the contours of the object. Additionally, the tool’s behavior can be adjusted by changing the brush size, allowing for more precise selections depending on the complexity of the area being selected.

In contrast, while the Magic Wand Tool also selects areas based on color, it relies on a single-click mechanism and selects contiguous pixels of similar color, which may not handle variations in color as effectively in complex images. Moreover, the Rectangular Marquee Tool limits selections to geometric shapes, thus it doesn’t accommodate varied colors well. Lastly, the Spot Healing Brush is intended for retouching and does not have selection capabilities, focusing instead on blending pixels to remove imperfections.