VALUE: TINTS AND SHADES

 

The VALUE in art theory is the lightness or darkness of a hue (a colour).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighter values can be added to a hue by mixing white with it.

This is called a TINT.

 

Darker values can be created by mixing black with the original hue.

This is called a SHADE.