When it comes to color, all colors have associated tints and shades.
Let's revisit the color wheel from our last lesson:
In this color wheel, the most vibrant colors are on the outer ring. As our eyes drift inward, we see that the colors gradually become lighter. This phenomenon is known as a shift in value, or the lightness or darkness of a color. This shift is also called luminosity.
How this translates into real-world situations is when mixing colors on a canvas. To increase the value or increase the luminosity of a color, white is added. This is called a tint.
Conversely, to decrease the value or decrease the luminosity of a color, black is added. This is called a shade.
Which of these colors could be a Tint?
Pink
Burgundy
Let's consider the poll above. How might you mix these colors with paint?
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