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Value is the lightness or darkness.  Value is changed by adding white (a tint) or black (a shade).  By changing the value along the surface of a form the illusion of depth can be created.  Value exists in both colour, and black and white.  To see and example in colour please visit the colour page. "Dorm Room" possesses a large range of values.  There is a black shadow under the chair, a white area where sunlight hits the wall, and vast array of greys.  Note how the change in value creates the perception of a three dimensional space.

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