I'm sorry if this question has been asked, but I looked and I can't find anything on it.

I'm reading a lot of posts that make the a normal picture a lot brighter. From dull to bright, etc.

I see this a lot " Create a new layer. Fill with #fbcdeb. " Something like that. I understand how to make new layers, but I have no idea how to fill it with a color. :S

I use CS. It would be really helpful if someone could help me. =D

Thanks.