Value

DEFINITION

The relative lightness or darkness of a hue. Black is low value. White is a high value.<br><br>The shade (darkness) or tint (lightness) of a color. Also called brightness, lightness, shade and tone.<br><br> The lightness or darkness of a line, shape or area in terms of black to white; also called tone; e.g., a light red will have a light value; a dark red will have a dark value.