undercolor
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌkʌlər/
- Specialized
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capa base
- The artist used a vibrant blue undercolor to enhance the richness of the top layer.
Examples
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Outside, the highly colored skin is an appealing bright red on one-third to two-thirds of the surface, with an undercolor of bright yellow.
Academic text (1994) -
When painting, a skilled decorator applies an undercolor to create depth and interest.
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For best results, always let the undercolor dry completely before adding the final layer.
Synonyms
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2.3
A single layer of paint that covers a surface
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6.7
A thin layer of paint or color spread lightly on a surface
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6.0
A faint color beneath a main color that changes how it looks
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6.7
A thin first layer of paint on a canvas or panel that forms a base for later layers
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4.3
A first thin layer of paint applied to a surface before the final coat
A thin see-through layer of water-based paint that gives a surface a soft blended color
How Visible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undercolor comes from the parts under 'below' and color 'color'. Think of it like an undercoat: a color put under the top layers so it changes the final look.