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Tints, Tones & Shades

Author: mario fierro-hernandez
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Terms to Know
Achromatic

Having no discernible hue.

Grayscale

A multi-step arrangement of swatches of achromatic grays; each step in a grayscale represents an even progression in value from white to black.

Monochromatic

A color scheme based on just one hue plus its tints and shades.

Shade

In the subtractive color system, a hue plus black, which darkens the value of a color.

Tint

In the subtractive color system, a hue plus white, which lightens the value of a color.

Tone

In the subtractive color system, a hue plus gray, which mutes the color.