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value
See Also:
hue,
saturation
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[mathematics]
A measurable quantity that may be passed to a function. Values are either assigned or determined by calculation. -
[graphics (computing)]
The lightness or darkness of a color. -
[physics]
The brightness of a color or how much light it reflects; for instance, blue, light blue, dark blue.