Which term describes darker forms made by adding black to a colour?

Correct answer: Shades

Correct answer: C, shades. When black is added to a colour, the result is a darker version called a shade. The reasoning is straightforward: begin with the original colour, add black, and observe that its lightness decreases. A is wrong because adding white creates a tint, which is lighter rather than darker. B is wrong because hue means the basic colour family or colour identity, such as red, blue, or green; it does not specifically describe adding black. D is wrong because analogous colours are neighbouring colours on the colour wheel, not darkened mixtures. This distinction helps when creating light and dark areas in a painting. Do not use “shade” merely for any visible shadow; in colour mixing, shade specifically means a colour darkened with black. Memory cue: black added = shade, white added = tint.