C'

Aliases

• C'
• pure achromatic color
• achromatic color without form

Definition

C' is used when the response depends exclusively on achromatic color in the blot. There is not enough formal support, and black, white, or gray clearly function as color.

Conditions

• The response is based on black, white, or gray used as color.
• There is not enough formal organization for FC' or C'F.
• If inquiry shows real secondary form, reconsider C'F.
• The decision requires clear and unmistakable achromatic color use.
• Because C' is a pure achromatic determinant without form, record its Form Quality as FQnone.

Cautions

• C' is not the same as scoring-input/determinants/C; both are pure color, but one is achromatic and the other chromatic.
• Many achromatic cue words also occur in shading. Confirm that they function as color.
• If the response points to depth or distance, review scoring-input/determinants/V.
• If the response points to diffuse shading, darkness, or atmospheric tone, review scoring-input/determinants/Y.

Cross References

• [Coding/Determinants] Determinants
• [Coding/Determinants] FC'
• [Coding/Determinants] C'F
• [Coding/Determinants] C
• [Coding/Determinants] V
• [Coding/Determinants] Y
• [Interpretation/Core] SumCprime