Understanding Tints and Shades

Why do artists often need to mix colors when painting?

• To create a completely new color

• To match the exact color they need

• To make the paint last longer

• To follow traditional painting techniques

What happens when you add white to a color?

• The color becomes a shade

• The color becomes darker

• The color remains unchanged

• The color becomes lighter

Which of the following is a tint of red?

• Maroon

• Pink

• Burgundy

• Scarlet

How can you make a color darker?

• By adding another color

• By adding black

• By adding water

• By adding white

What is the result of adding black to a color?

• A tone

• A tint

• A shade

• A hue