[color] Paleness of color is the property of being a light or pastel version of another color of the same hue. The paler color has higher luminance, and lower chrominance (or color saturation). ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleness_(color)
Pale'ness noun The quality or condition of being pale; want of freshness or ruddiness; a sickly whiteness; lack of color or luster; wanness. « The blood the virgin's cheek forsook; A livid paleness spreads o'er all her look.» Pope. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/6