. What can we add to a color (not black, white or gray) to tone down its vibrancy?
if I like a color in its original shade but want its value to be lighter, what can I add to it?
To tone down the vibrancy of a color, you can add its complementary color. The complementary color is found opposite to the original color on the color wheel. Mixing these together will create a more muted or toned-down version of the original color.
For example, if you have a vibrant red color and you want to tone it down, you can add a small amount of its complementary color, which is green. This will create a more subdued shade of red.
Similarly, if you like a color's original shade but want its value to be lighter, you can add white to it. Mixing the original color with white will create a tint of the color, making it lighter in value but maintaining its hue. This is a common technique known as tinting.
Keep in mind that the amount of complementary color or white you add will depend on how much you want to tone down or lighten the color. It's best to start with small amounts and gradually add more until you achieve the desired effect.