Values in abstract rest in the mid-range - neither dramatically lit nor steeped in shadow. The palette balances warm and cool with remarkable evenness, giving the composition its characteristic vibrancy. All colours lean toward grey, building depth through value rather than colour punch. #C3553B functions as the palette's exclamation mark: highest chroma, lowest percentage (2.2%). The full value range is 57 units: broad enough to build convincing three-dimensional form.