In 1379, one Thomas de Crosby was entered in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, and in 1383, Henry Crosseby, witness, was noted in the Assize Court Rolls of Warwickshire. Sir John Crosby was sheriff of London in 1470, and Brass Crosby, lord mayor of London (1770), became president of Bethlehem Hospital in 1772.
Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue. Example of a monochromatic color scheme. Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints. Tints are achieved by adding white and shades and tones are achieved by adding a darker color, gray or black.
While the word monochromatic literally means one color, in decorating it actually means that the color will be refined in a few ways to create a livable space. Neutral color schemes can also be monochromatic, with variations on a neutral color. To use a monochromatic scheme successfully in decorating, you will need to brush up on a few color terms. Knowing these basic terms will be helpful later on, with any color project youâre considering. Basic Color Terms You Need to Know.