Color Worqx

Color Shade and Tints

shades and tints

Using a color wheel divided into various shades and tints is one method of identifying possible options for color schemes. The split complementary relationship shown in this example presents many possible combinations. By varying the saturation and experimenting with shades and tints within the hue relationship, you can achieve quite a variety of palette options. (Click on the wheel above to view a larger image.)

Examples

full value - high contrast levelModerately-high contrast, medium value, composition using fully saturated hues.

High contrast levelHigh contrast, medium value, composition using shades, tints & various saturation levels.

Moderately-low contrast levelModerately-low contrast, medium-light value, using tints & various saturation levels.

Moderately-low contrast levelModerate contrast, medium value, using shades, tints & various saturation levels.

medium value - moderate contrast levelModerately-low contrast, medium-dark value, using shades & various saturation levels.

dark value - moderate contrast levelLow contrast, medium value, using shades, tints & various saturation levels.

Moderately-high contrast levelModerately-high contrast, medium value, using shades, tints & various saturation levels.

High contrast levelHigh contrast, light value, using shades, tints & various saturation levels.

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