Which is the correct analysis of the form made by adding black to a colour?

Correct answer: It is a shade and is useful for showing shadow and depth

Direct answer: B, it is a shade and is useful for showing shadow and depth. A shade is formed when black is added to a colour, making a darker version of that colour. In artwork, shades can suggest areas turned away from the light, stronger shadows, volume, and depth. A is wrong because adding white makes a tint, which is lighter rather than darker. C is wrong because hue means the colour family or basic colour identity, such as red, blue, or green; it does not describe adding black. D is not the best answer because a tone is commonly produced by adding grey and makes a colour less intense or more muted. Although black can affect the appearance of intensity, the specific term for adding black is shade. Memory cue: white equals tint, black equals shade, and grey equals tone.