Character

Character is a term for the aspect of a colour, in addition to its hue (or hue family), used to fully describe its appearance. Colours can be grouped in broad categories, such as pale, dark, muted, and vivid.

Characters within a single hue family,

Clockwise from top – Pale, vivid, dark and muted character examples from several hue families. Image courtesy of Paul Green-Armytage.