Design Term
What is Saturation?
The intensity or vividness of colors in an image.
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Quick definition
The intensity or vividness of colors in an image.
Definition
Saturation refers to the intensity of colors—how pure or vivid they appear. Highly saturated colors are bold and eye-catching, while desaturated colors appear muted or washed out. YouTube thumbnails often use higher saturation to stand out in feeds, but excessive saturation can look unnatural.
Examples
- 1Highly saturated reds and yellows for energy
- 2Slightly boosted saturation for vibrant look
- 3Desaturated tones for moody, cinematic feel
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