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COLOR POSSIBILITIES No 2

3. SATURATION

Thirdly, saturation level would you pick?

High and low red saturation
High and low saturation from sky
This is an inappropiate example of a non - painting color

In summary ... In your mind picture the value you want, now the hue and finally the satration. Combine them and what do you get? Is is anything like my choice? (low value, red hue and medium saturation)

But if this were to be hung on a blue wall my choice would alter considerably. Now you understand that all color is about value, hue and saturation ...

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