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duotone

duotone

6.0
A picture or design that uses only two colors to make a strong look
  • adjective
  • /ˈduːoʊˌtoʊn/
translation icon : bicolor
  • This duotone effect adds depth to the photograph.

Examples

  • The artist created a striking duotone poster using only blue and yellow.

  • Many modern websites use duotone images to achieve a clean, stylish appearance.

  • The magazine cover featured a duotone photograph for a dramatic effect.

  • The artist created a stunning duotone piece for the exhibition.

  • The artist created a stunning duotone print that highlighted the contrast between light and dark.

  • In the graphic design class, we learned how to use duotone effects to enhance our posters.

  • The magazine featured a cover with a striking duotone photograph of the city skyline at sunset.

Synonyms

bicolored
vsduotone
  • US
1 4.2

Having two different colors

focuses on presentation in images or designs not just color count
bitonal
vsduotone
  • Specialized
7.4

Having only two colors or tones, for example black and white

is used mainly for images and designs rather than music
bichrome
vsduotone
8.6

Something that has only two colors

describes appearance or presentation rather than how something is made
bicolor
vsduotone
4.9

Having two different colors

includes tones as well as colors rather than colors only
dichromatic
vsduotone
8.8

Showing two colors, for example blue and yellow

is used mainly for artistic presentation in designs rather than simple color presence

Antonyms

monochrome
2 6.1

Showing only one color or its different shades

How Colorful

multicolored
  • US
8 2.9
duotone
6.0
monochrome
2 6.1

Surface Forms

duotone positive

Morphology

duotone = tone (transparent) = duo + tone

Meaning is directly composed from 'duo' (two) + 'tone' (shade/quality), so learners who know 'duo' or 'two' and 'tone' can infer it.

Etymology

Duotone comes from duo meaning 'two' and tone meaning 'shade' or 'color', so it means 'two tones' and is used to describe something shown in only two colors.