Multiple choice general knowledge

Why shouldn't you automatically use black to darken a color?

  1. There is no reason not to.

  2. It tends to dull or murky colors.

  3. Black doesn't occur in nature.

  4. Black fades over time.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Adding black to darken a color often results in a muddy, dull appearance rather than a rich darker version of the hue. Artists typically prefer using complementary colors or darker shades of the same hue to maintain color vibrancy and saturation while darkening the value.

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