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Lighter and Darker Paint
Age 8 · Art
White paint makes a colour lighter. Black paint makes a colour darker.
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In the picture
- White paint pot: mixed into a colour to make it lighter
- Black paint pot: mixed into a colour to make it darker
- Pure blue dab: the pure colour before white or black is added
Examples
- Adding white to red paint makes pink.
- Adding black to green paint makes dark green.
Key takeaways
- White makes a tint, a lighter version of a colour.
- Black makes a shade, a darker version of a colour.
Quiz: Lighter and Darker Paint (Age 8)
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What happens when you mix white paint into a colour?
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What happens when you mix black paint into a colour?
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What is a colour like before white or black paint is mixed in?
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