Home Value
Plural: Home Values
Home Value definition
- Home value refers to the natural value of a paint color directly out of the tube, before it is altered through mixing.
- The local, intrinsic value of an object. It’s value relative to other objects in the picture.
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Context
The term is commonly used in painting education and color mixing to describe the inherent value of a pigment before modification.
Core Principles
- Every pigment has a natural value directly out of the tube.
- Home value changes when the color is mixed with other pigments.
- Understanding home value helps artists mix colors more efficiently.
Derivation
The term combines home, meaning the pigment’s original state, and value, referring to the lightness or darkness of a color.