Design Elements: Value
Value is a range of contrast from light to dark.
Value Scale
5 Steps
10 Steps
25 Steps
Continuous Tone
Value can create the Illusion of 3-D Space
Value can be used to depict volumes receding or show embossments of shapes.
Value can also be used to express light and shadow. Some of the common terms of light and shadow on an object are: highlight, halftone, core shadow, reflected light, reflective cast shadow, cast shadow, and mirror image.
Light and Shadow
Highlight, Halftone, Core Shadow, Reflected Light, Reflective Cast Shadow, Cast Shadow, Mirror Image.
