linguistic terminology



brightness

can describe either high luminosity or high saturation, according to the Helmholtz–Kohlrausch effect and/or Hunt Effect

lightness

describes both a high luminosity and low saturation

darkness

the opposite of lightness, or low luminosity

paleness

dullness: a measure of desaturation

deep/royal

may refer to darkness and/or high saturation; unrelated to color depth

pure, bold, vivid, rich

all referring to high saturation

neon

bright, in either of the word's connotations; alluding to the bright glow of neon lighting.

fluorescent

very bright, sometimes also highly saturated. Named after the fluorescence effect of pigments and dyes, which can produce a luminous glow when viewed under UV light, thereby appearing significantly brighter than their surroundings.

pastel

refers to colors with high luminosity and low saturation.