Value is the lightness or darkness of a color.
Here are some hints to making tints and shades with colored pencils . These are some of the values of violet . An easy way to show different values of a color is to press harder or more lightly with your pencil. Practice coloring light to dark and dark to light to teach your hand how hard to press. Blending Shades and Tints You can show different values by blending tints and shades with your colored pencils.