Understanding Color: Saturation vs. Brightness

Explore the intricate relationship between saturation and brightness in color theory through this 34-minute video tutorial. Delve into the complexities of these often misunderstood color components and their interaction with hue. Learn about the perceptual range of the hue wheel, examine variations in saturation and brightness, and understand how they affect color complements and shadows. Discover techniques for working with perceptual gradients and creating expressive pastels. Gain insights into skin tones and their surprising connection to the orange hue. Perfect for designers, artists, and anyone interested in mastering color manipulation in digital media.

Saturation, Brightness, and Skin Tones
Where We Left Off with Hue
The Hue Wheel, Divided into Perceptual Range
A Preview of Skin Tones
The Nine Starting Hue Values
Variations in Saturation More Pale
Comparing Very Pale Color Complements
Reducing the Brightness Value
Variations in Brightness Less Colorful
Coloring Very Dark Shadows
Variations in Saturation AND Brightness
Working with Perceptual Gradients
Describing More Expressive Pastels
A Quick Look at Skin Tones
We Are All Orange!