Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

Highly saturated colors always have _______________ value.

1. High

2. Medium

3. Low

4. None

The correct answer is: Medium

Highly saturated colors are associated with a high value in the context of color theory, particularly in the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model. Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color; therefore, highly saturated colors appear more vivid and striking, often corresponding to bright values. In this context, saturation is not directly tied to low or medium value. Instead, highly saturated colors typically maintain a high value, which means they are bright and vibrant. Low value colors are often darker and can appear muted or less intense, which conflicts with the definition of high saturation. Additionally, while saturation can exist at various levels of value, when we specifically talk about highly saturated colors, we align them with the notion of brightness (high value). Thus, the correct answer aligns with the understanding that high saturation corresponds to high value in the color spectrum, making it a fundamental concept in color theory and photography.