{"id":11588,"date":"2021-11-29T14:36:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T18:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=11588"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:37:59","slug":"how-to-draw-a-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-diamond","title":{"rendered":"How to Draw a Diamond"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kCeyP8vJBPc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Draw a Diamond with Pencil and Charcoal<\/h2>\n<p>We all have a natural tendency to label subjects that we draw or paint as \u201cdifficult\u201d or \u201ceasy\u201d. Usually, subjects whose forms are basic or are lacking clear details receive the \u201ceasy\u201d label. We typically designate subjects with lots of details or complex shapes as \u201cdifficult\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>While it is true that some objects are potentially \u201ceasier\u201d to draw than others, the reality is that the process of drawing complex subjects is essentially the same as drawing simple ones. Less complex subjects simply take less time to draw compared to complex subjects. So, we should say that some subjects are \u201cless time-consuming\u201d to draw while other, more complex objects, simply take more time and attention.<\/p>\n<p>One subject that continually captivates artists and audiences alike is the reflective and transparent object. Glass and shiny metals fall into this category and when the artist successfully captures them in a drawing, the result is often impressive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-glass-of-water\">How to Draw a Glass of Water<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These highly reflective, awe-inspiring subjects may seem very difficult to draw, but they\u2019re a lot easier than most people think. Successfully capturing these subjects in a drawing boils down to the basics of observational drawing.<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, I\u2019ll share with you just how easy it is to capture a \u201cdifficult\u201d complex subject like a diamond in a drawing. You\u2019ll see just how simple this process can be and how anyone can do it. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not about talent, it\u2019s about patience and knowledge. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the completed drawing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond drawing with pencil\" width=\"800\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-353x300.jpg 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>   <\/p>\n<h2>Materials and Surface for Drawing a Diamond<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by briefly discussing the materials and surface that are used for this drawing. It may seem trivial, but the surface and the materials play an important role in developing this illusion.<\/p>\n<p>The surface is gray toned drawing paper by Strathmore. A gray surface provides a neutral, middle value. Starting from a middle value allows us to push the lights and the darks to create a full range of value which leads to a more realistic drawing.<\/p>\n<p>We see the world around us in a full range of value. This means we see the darkest darks, the lightest lights, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Value.html\">whole range of values<\/a> in between. Therefore, we need to replicate this range in our drawings as well. <\/p>\n<p>Working on a surface with a middle value encourages a full range of value in the final drawing. We simply need to add lighter values with a light drawing medium and darker values with a dark drawing medium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/six-reasons-to-draw-on-toned-paper\">6 Reasons to Draw on Toned Paper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our lighter values are created with white charcoal. While this medium is called \u201cwhite charcoal\u201d, it is speculated that this material is actually calcium carbonate. Nonetheless, this drawing medium performs identically to compressed black charcoal. This means that it is easily blended and smudged with a blending tool.<\/p>\n<p>Our darker values are developed with graphite. An H, HB, and 2B pencil are used in this lesson, but you may need to go darker by adding a 4B or even 6B pencil. If you find it difficult to make the values as dark as they need to be, adding a darker pencil will help.<\/p>\n<p>Charcoal and graphite are two different mediums and as a result, behave differently on the drawing surface. For this reason, we need to consider the order and manner in which they are applied on the surface. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Artists-pencils-graphite-pencils-explained.html\">Graphite pencils<\/a> will mostly cover applications of white charcoal. However, the reverse of this is not true. White charcoal will not cover graphite applications easily. To combat this, areas where lighter values are to be applied must be preserved with white charcoal before getting too dark with graphite pencil applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>25 Days to Better Drawings<\/span><br \/>\n    Learn a new drawing concept and skill every day for 25 days. Each drawing concept taught includes a short drawing exercise (less than one hour) that reinforces the concept taught.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Drawing the Diamond with Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>There are several methods for ensuring that the contour lines of your subject are accurate on the drawing paper. You could use the grid technique or a graphite transfer. In this lesson, I\u2019d like to share a third method. This method requires a printout of the photo reference that is exactly the same size as the drawing surface and designated picture plane.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the photo reference used for this drawing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond photo reference\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-reference-photo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-reference-photo-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-reference-photo-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-reference-photo-385x300.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you play around with your printer settings, you should be able to print the reference so that it is the size you wish the drawing to be.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll use measurements taken from the photo reference to position the lines for our diamond on the drawing paper. You can use any measuring device, like a ruler to take these measurements. However, you can also use a simple piece of paper as I have in this drawing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-dots-diamond.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing dots to find the diamond\" width=\"800\" height=\"352\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-dots-diamond.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-dots-diamond-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-dots-diamond-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-dots-diamond-500x220.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using small piece of paper, measurements are recorded with small dashes over the reference photo. Since the designated picture plane is exactly the same size and shape as the photo reference, these measurements are easily reproduced on the drawing paper. <\/p>\n<p>In this case, I recorded the locations of the top, bottom, and middle of the diamond. I then recorded the outer edges of the diamond and specific points where the top of the diamond angled down to its outer edges. You can take and record as many measurements as you wish.<\/p>\n<p>Using these basic measurements, we can \u201cfind\u201d the shape of the diamond and essentially \u201cconnect the dots\u201d to draw the lines. These lines are drawn with a light touch using a light, H graphite pencil.<\/p>\n<h2>Drawing the Basic Shapes of the Diamond<\/h2>\n<p>With the outer contour lines of the diamond drawn, we can now focus on the planes of the form. In this case, these planes can be simplified into triangles and a few trapezoids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-lines-over-image.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond with lines drawn over the top\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-lines-over-image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-lines-over-image-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-lines-over-image-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-lines-over-image-426x300.jpg 426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Starting at the top of the diamond, I carefully begin drawing each shape by connecting lines. At first, these lines are drawn \u201cfreehand\u201d with light, loose marks of the H graphite pencil. But once I feel confident with my loose lines, I reach for the ruler and make the lines as straight as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-diamond-outlines.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the planes of the diamond\" width=\"800\" height=\"317\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-diamond-outlines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-diamond-outlines-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-diamond-outlines-768x304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/drawing-diamond-outlines-500x198.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to place only light pressure on the pencil when making these lines. If you place too much pressure on the pencil, small grooves will develop on the paper. These grooves may be visible when the drawing is complete so it\u2019s best to make very light marks that don\u2019t indent the paper.<\/p>\n<p>Before moving on to the next step, you may consider using a kneaded eraser to gently lift up some of the graphite. This should leave you with a light contour line drawing of the diamond that is still faintly visible on the surface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagedays\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Realistic Pencil Drawing<\/span><br \/>\n    Explore the foundations and techniques for creating wonderful realistic drawings with pencil in this logically-sequenced video course.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/realistic-pencil-drawing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Shading the Diamond<\/h2>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time for the magic of this process. It\u2019s at this stage where the drawing will transform and the realism will begin to take shape. To do this, we will methodically add both white charcoal and graphite to mimic the values in each shape.<\/p>\n<p>Within each shape, you\u2019ll notice additional shapes of differing values. We\u2019ll simply copy the shapes and match the values to create the illusion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shade-values-diamond.jpg\" alt=\"Shade values with shapes\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shade-values-diamond.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shade-values-diamond-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shade-values-diamond-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shade-values-diamond-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some shapes feature gradations of value, or gradual changes from dark to light. Some shapes feature dark shapes right next to lighter shapes. It is the contrast in the values and the shapes that will ultimately lead to realistic drawing.<\/p>\n<p>With highly reflective or glass-like objects, we often see dark values right next to light values. Capturing this in your drawing is the secret to creating this realistic illusion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shading the diamond\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-1-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Considering the nature of the combination of media for this drawing, we\u2019ll preserve areas of lighter value with the white charcoal before adding graphite. Essentially, we\u2019ll start with middle values and progressively push them both darker and lighter.<\/p>\n<p>In sections that feature smooth transitions of value, blending tools like stumps are used. To help prevent contamination introduced with a blending stump, I like to use one stump for lighter values and one for darker values. It doesn\u2019t hurt to have one stump reserved for middle values as well. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-2.jpg\" alt=\"Refining the contrast\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-2-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-2-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-2-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not all areas are blended and some applications are made using just the pressure of the pencil. If you blend everything, you\u2019ll loose the variety that you need to create a convincing illusion in the drawing.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s at this point in the drawing where the process begins to slow and the importance of patience is realized.  Work slowly as you move from shape to shape and take breaks. While taking a break, analyze your drawing and look for values that you may have missed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-3.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing reflection\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-3-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-3-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-3-390x300.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So as you see, it\u2019s not necessarily difficult to draw the values, but it is time-consuming. But if you work slowly and take your time, then anyone can do this. This isn\u2019t difficult at all &#8211; it\u2019s just a slow process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/newmembersad.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Adding Shadow Underneath<\/h2>\n<p>Even though a diamond is mostly transparent, it still produces a shadow. At this point in the drawing, we have a floating diamond without a shadow, so let\u2019s add one.<\/p>\n<p>But before we grab that graphite, let\u2019s take a closer look. Because light passes through the diamond, the light is intensified in areas. This produces locations of light values where we would typically expect to see darker ones. We&#8217;ll use the white charcoal pencil to address the lighter values and the graphite pencil to address the darker tones. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-4.jpg\" alt=\"Adding cast shadow under the diamond\" width=\"800\" height=\"777\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-4-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-4-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shading-the-diamond-part-4-309x300.jpg 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A blending stump is used to soften the cast shadow, completing the drawing.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Draw a Diamond &#8211; Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Now our drawing of a diamond is complete. Here&#8217;s another look at the completed drawing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond drawing with pencil\" width=\"800\" height=\"680\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/diamond-drawing-with-pencil-353x300.jpg 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Having the ability to push values lighter or darker on a toned surface is an advantage. 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