Properties of color

Shade

A darker version of a color, generally equal to "adding black".

Orange circle with arrow pointing to a darker orange circle, demonstrating its shade

How it affects UI design

Shades are utilized in creating color scales. They provide higher or lower contrast colors for various UI applications like text, borders, or backgrounds.

Sources:

  1. Linda Holtzschue (2017). Understanding color: an introduction for designers. 5th edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pages 86-87
  2. Mary Stewart (2006). Launching the imagination: a comprehensive guide to basic design. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill. Pages 384