Which term means any specific color?

• A. Hue
• B. Shade
• C. Tone
• D. Value

Answer: (A)

In color terminology, hue is the term that designates a particular color family or name, such as red, blue, or yellow. It identifies the color itself, regardless of how light or dark it is or how saturated it appears. The other terms describe how that color is altered: a shade is the hue with black added (darker), a tone is the hue with gray added (muted), and value refers to how light or dark the color is overall. So, to name a specific color, you’re identifying its hue.