diff --git a/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Extensions/LightnessExtensions.cs b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Extensions/LightnessExtensions.cs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..86db9509e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Extensions/LightnessExtensions.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+// Copyright (c) Six Labors and contributors.
+// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+
+using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing.Processors.Filters;
+using SixLabors.Primitives;
+
+namespace SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Defines extensions that allow the alteration of the lightness component of an <see cref="Image"/>
+    /// using Mutate/Clone.
+    /// </summary>
+    public static class LightnessExtensions
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Alters the lightness component of the image.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// A value of 0 will create an image that is completely black. A value of 1 leaves the input unchanged.
+        /// Other values are linear multipliers on the effect. Values of an amount over 1 are allowed, providing lighter results.
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="source">The image this method extends.</param>
+        /// <param name="amount">The proportion of the conversion. Must be greater than or equal to 0.</param>
+        /// <returns>The <see cref="IImageProcessingContext"/> to allow chaining of operations.</returns>
+        public static IImageProcessingContext Lightness(this IImageProcessingContext source, float amount)
+            => source.ApplyProcessor(new LightnessProcessor(amount));
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Alters the lightness component of the image.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// A value of 0 will create an image that is completely black. A value of 1 leaves the input unchanged.
+        /// Other values are linear multipliers on the effect. Values of an amount over 1 are allowed, providing lighter results.
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="source">The image this method extends.</param>
+        /// <param name="amount">The proportion of the conversion. Must be greater than or equal to 0.</param>
+        /// <param name="rectangle">
+        /// The <see cref="Rectangle"/> structure that specifies the portion of the image object to alter.
+        /// </param>
+        /// <returns>The <see cref="IImageProcessingContext"/> to allow chaining of operations.</returns>
+        public static IImageProcessingContext Lightness(this IImageProcessingContext source, float amount, Rectangle rectangle)
+            => source.ApplyProcessor(new LightnessProcessor(amount), rectangle);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/ImageSharp/Processing/KnownFilterMatrices.cs b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/KnownFilterMatrices.cs
index 1f36e2593..31b19433c 100644
--- a/src/ImageSharp/Processing/KnownFilterMatrices.cs
+++ b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/KnownFilterMatrices.cs
@@ -432,6 +432,32 @@ namespace SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing
             return m;
         }
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create a lightness filter matrix using the given amount.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// A value of 0 will create an image that is completely black. A value of 1 leaves the input unchanged.
+        /// Other values are linear multipliers on the effect. Values of an amount over 1 are allowed, providing lighter results.
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="amount">The proportion of the conversion. Must be greater than or equal to 0.</param>
+        /// <returns>The <see cref="ColorMatrix"/></returns>
+        public static ColorMatrix CreateLightnessFilter(float amount)
+        {
+            Guard.MustBeGreaterThanOrEqualTo(amount, 0, nameof(amount));
+            amount--;
+
+            return new ColorMatrix
+            {
+                M11 = 1F,
+                M22 = 1F,
+                M33 = 1F,
+                M44 = 1F,
+                M51 = amount,
+                M52 = amount,
+                M53 = amount
+            };
+        }
+
         /// <summary>
         /// Create a sepia filter matrix using the given amount.
         /// The formula used matches the svg specification. <see href="http://www.w3.org/TR/filter-effects/#sepiaEquivalent"/>
diff --git a/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessProcessor.cs b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessProcessor.cs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..49be3b6a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/ImageSharp/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessProcessor.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+// Copyright (c) Six Labors and contributors.
+// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+
+namespace SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing.Processors.Filters
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Applies a lightness filter matrix using the given amount.
+    /// </summary>
+    public sealed class LightnessProcessor : FilterProcessor
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="LightnessProcessor"/> class.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// A value of <value>0</value> will create an image that is completely black. A value of <value>1</value> leaves the input unchanged.
+        /// Other values are linear multipliers on the effect. Values of an amount over 1 are allowed, providing lighter results.
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="amount">The proportion of the conversion. Must be greater than or equal to 0.</param>
+        public LightnessProcessor(float amount)
+            : base(KnownFilterMatrices.CreateLightnessFilter(amount))
+        {
+            this.Amount = amount;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the proportion of the conversion
+        /// </summary>
+        public float Amount { get; }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Filters/LightnessTest.cs b/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Filters/LightnessTest.cs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..29d1d63e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Filters/LightnessTest.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+// Copyright (c) Six Labors and contributors.
+// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+
+using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing;
+using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing.Processors.Filters;
+using Xunit;
+
+namespace SixLabors.ImageSharp.Tests.Processing.Effects
+{
+    public class LightnessTest : BaseImageOperationsExtensionTest
+    {
+        [Fact]
+        public void Lightness_amount_LightnessProcessorDefaultsSet()
+        {
+            this.operations.Lightness(.5F);
+            LightnessProcessor processor = this.Verify<LightnessProcessor>();
+
+            Assert.Equal(.5F, processor.Amount);
+        }
+
+        [Fact]
+        public void Lightness_amount_rect_LightnessProcessorDefaultsSet()
+        {
+            this.operations.Lightness(.5F, this.rect);
+            LightnessProcessor processor = this.Verify<LightnessProcessor>(this.rect);
+
+            Assert.Equal(.5F, processor.Amount);
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessTest.cs b/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessTest.cs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c330ed6d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/ImageSharp.Tests/Processing/Processors/Filters/LightnessTest.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+// Copyright (c) Six Labors and contributors.
+// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+
+using SixLabors.ImageSharp.PixelFormats;
+
+using Xunit;
+
+namespace SixLabors.ImageSharp.Tests.Processing.Processors.Effects
+{
+    using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Processing;
+    using SixLabors.ImageSharp.Tests.TestUtilities.ImageComparison;
+
+    [GroupOutput("Filters")]
+    public class LightnessTest
+    {
+        private readonly ImageComparer imageComparer = ImageComparer.Tolerant(0.007F);
+
+        public static readonly TheoryData<float> LightnessValues
+        = new TheoryData<float>
+        {
+            .5F,
+           1.5F
+        };
+
+        [Theory]
+        [WithTestPatternImages(nameof(LightnessValues), 48, 48, PixelTypes.Rgba32)]
+        public void ApplyLightnessFilter<TPixel>(TestImageProvider<TPixel> provider, float value)
+            where TPixel : struct, IPixel<TPixel> => provider.RunValidatingProcessorTest(ctx => ctx.Lightness(value), value, this.imageComparer);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/tests/Images/External b/tests/Images/External
index 468e39ad2..58b2c01f9 160000
--- a/tests/Images/External
+++ b/tests/Images/External
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit 468e39ad25c9c2f38d5a16d603ec09f11d1fe0a2
+Subproject commit 58b2c01f9b66dd42d2b5b040b85e6846083b5e5f