Definition:
Mass tone of a paint color (or hue) is the color it appears when the paint is applied thickly, when you don't see any other color beneath it or the support showing through the paint.
See also: Undertone
Also Known As: Body color
Art Glossary: Mass Tone / Body Color
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Mass tone is the color of a paint when applied thickly.
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