The Colour Properties
Hue
Another word to say color.
Intensity
Brightness or dullness of a color. You can dull a color by mixing it with its complementary color. For example: mixing yello into purple.
shade/tint
Color Value darkness and lightness of a color. When white is added to a color, it is called a Tint, and when Black is added it is called a Shade.
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The different posible color schemes are based on color theory and
The Colour Wheel
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Color as decoration
Throughout history people have used color for many purposes.
Every day we use color for body decoration, be it for special occasions and events; clothing and accessories, cosmetics and make-up.
Every time we select a shirt or a dress we know which color looks best on us.
Color plays an important part in our surrounding. We have color preferences in the way we furnish our room, or th color of the car we purchase. Color is also present in our natural environment, and most of us take pleasure in t he changing colors of a brilliant sunset or leaves turning colors at fall.
