TINTS - SHADES - TONAL VALUES
TINTS :- Is the expression nearer white. For example Peach, Pink, Apricot, Beige etc. When a given colour is diluted by adding white, the different stages of the colour obtained are called Tints.
SHADES :- Is the expression nearer black. For example Navy Blue, Dark Green, Maroon etc. Gradually changing stages of a given colour from light colour to a deep colour by adding Black are called shades.
TONAL VALUES :-
Is the total grading between light and dark colours. The quality that differentiate light blue from dark blue is the tonal value. Between black and white tones that are closed together are harmonious and those that are wide apart such as black and white are
contrasting .
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Definite colours such as Yellow, Red, Green, Purple etc. are called chromatic colours. | |
Neutral colours such as Black, White, Grey, Dull Brown, Silver, Gold, Metallic colours are called achromatic colours, i.e. colours without colours. |