Color Terms & Glossary

Color Terms & Information

Hue:

Another name for color

Tint:

Color + White

Tone:

Color + Grey

Shade:

Color + Black

Value:

The lightness or darkness of a color.

Key Color: Dominant color in a color scheme or mixture. 

When you have decided on your color scheme we suggest taking a trip to the hardware store and finding the exact colors in paint sample chips. This allows you to carry your colors with you and be ready for any great finds!