shadings
Degrees of darkness
Shadings are subtle gradations or variations, especially of color, tone, or meaning.
When artists apply shadings to a drawing, they create depth through gradual transitions from light to dark.
The term extends to nuance in expression or interpretation: The shadings of her argument were lost on the hostile audience.
In graphics software, shadings refer to fill patterns or color gradients applied to shapes and surfaces.
Rate of change across space
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- transitionChange from one state
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
spectrum · progression · ombre · value · lightness · darkness · brightness · contrast
Fine distinction, easily missed
- implicationIndirect suggestion or consequence
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- hintIndirect suggestion
inflection · variation · distinction · difference · gradation · complexity · interpretation · meaning
Color's specific character
- tintFaint color addition
- toneQuality of sound
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- saturationState of complete permeation
chroma · undertone · overtone · warmth · coolness · cast · wash · tinge
Emergence from an egg
- crosshatchingIntersecting parallel lines for tone
- stipplingDot-based shading technique
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- smudgingMaking blurry marks
layering · glazing · burnishing · rendering · pencilwork · brushwork · charcoal · graphite
gradient
Rate of change across space
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- transitionChange from one state
- blendingCombining into uniformity
fading · spectrum · progression · ombre · value · lightness · darkness · brightness · contrast · midtone
subtlety
Fine distinction, easily missed
- implicationIndirect suggestion or consequence
- connotationImplied sense, not dictionary
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
hint · inflection · variation · distinction · difference · gradation · complexity · interpretation · meaning · ambiguity
hue
Color's specific character
saturation · chroma · undertone · overtone · warmth · coolness · cast · wash · tinge · color
hatching
Emergence from an egg
- crosshatchingIntersecting parallel lines for tone
- stipplingDot-based shading technique
- blendingCombining into uniformity
smudging · layering · glazing · burnishing · rendering · pencilwork · brushwork · charcoal · graphite · modeling
shadingsblack and white
Without middle ground
absolutes · hard edges · dichotomies · polarities · extremes
shadingshighlights
Notable moments emphasized
illuminations · brightening · luminosity · brilliance · radiance
- pencil shadingTonal variation technique
- shading techniquesWays to depict shadow