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What do you call the addition of white to a color?

  1. Hue

  2. Saturation

  3. Shade

  4. Tint

The correct answer is: Hue

The correct answer is "A. Hue" because hue specifically refers to the pure color or the base color without any added white, black, or gray. In this case, adding white to a color creates a lighter version of the color, which is known as a tint. The term "saturation" relates to the intensity or purity of a color, while "shade" refers to adding black to a color to create a darker version.