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What is the correct term for the visual effect created by adding black to a color?

  1. Hue

  2. Saturation

  3. Shade

  4. White

The correct answer is: Hue

Hue is the main property of a color and refers to its purest form, without any black or white added to it. Saturation refers to the intensity or brightness of a color, while shade is the visual effect achieved by adding black to a color. White, on the other hand, is the absence of color. Adding black to a color creates a darker, shaded version of that color, which is why the correct answer is C Shade.