Value, in terms of color relates to how light or dark a color is.  The value scale goes from white to black.

Adding white or black to a color is the simplest way to change the value.

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Color Movement Theory

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Revolution in Color Thinking

A simple, fluid, and intuitive way to understand compositions and relationships through the natural language of color.

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Whether you are an artist or an art lover, Color Movement Theory will help you unlock the exciting world of color for you.

  • Analyze color movements and relationships in depth.
  • Over 250 illustrations and examples from famous artwork.
  • Available in PDF and ePub
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