What is saturation in color design?
Saturation defines how vivid or muted a color appears.
High saturation = bold, vibrant colors (great for accents).
Low saturation = softer, more neutral tones (ideal for backgrounds and balance).
Adjusting saturation can help guide attention without overwhelming the UI.
When building color palettes, controlling saturation helps establish visual hierarchy and emotional tone. Learn more in our guide to UI color systems.
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