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What is created by adding black to a color?

  1. Hue

  2. Saturation

  3. Shade

  4. Tone

The correct answer is: Hue

When black is added to a color, it creates a different hue. Hue refers to the pure spectrum colors like red, blue, and yellow. When black is added to a hue, it creates a darker version of that hue, which is known as a shade. Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color, while tone is created by mixing gray with a color. So, in this case, the correct answer is A, as it accurately describes the result of adding black to a color.