Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

How does saturation range in terms of purity?

1. 0% to 100%

2. 0% to 50%

3. 50% to 100%

4. 0% to 75%

The correct answer is: 0% to 100%

Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color in color theory. It describes how much of a pure hue is present in a color, ranging from fully unsaturated (a gray or dull version of the color) to fully saturated (the pure hue). When considering purity, a color at 0% saturation appears completely gray, with no hue, while at 100% saturation, it is a vivid, pure color with the maximum intensity. This means that the saturation can indeed range from 0% to 100%, covering the full spectrum of color intensity, confirming that this range accurately represents the concept of saturation in relation to purity.