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tritone

tritone

8.4
Using three different colors or tones in a design
  • adjective
  • /ˈtraɪtoʊn/
translation icon : tritono
  • The designer used a tritone palette to give the website a modern look.

Examples

  • A tritone print can make simple graphics appear more dynamic and interesting.

  • They selected a tritone scheme for the invitation to create a vintage effect.

  • The artist used a tritone palette for the painting.

  • This design features a tritone scheme with bold colors.

  • The designer used a tritone palette to give the website a modern look.

  • They selected a tritone scheme for the invitation to create a vintage effect.

  • This design features a tritone scheme with bold colors.

Synonyms

tricolored
vstritone
  • US
1 3.5

Having three different colors shown together in a pattern

is the general term for any use of three colors or tones
tritonic
vstritone
  • Specialized
9.9

Based on a musical scale that has only three notes

is broader covering three tones or three colors rather than only scales
triadic
vstritone
  • Specialized
7.3

About music that uses three-note chords

focuses on three tones or colors generally rather than chord structures
trichrome
vstritone
  • Specialized
9.7

Made of three colors

also applies to three tones as well as three colors
tricolor
vstritone
3.7

Having three different colors, like a flag or a bird

is general for three colors or tones not limited to flags
trichromatic
vstritone
  • Specialized
8.4

Having three colors, for example in vision or printing

is broader covering three tones or colors beyond color systems

Surface Forms

tritone positive

Etymology

Tritone comes from tri- 'three' and tone 'sound' or 'color shade', so it describes something made of three tones or three colors and is easy to remember as a 'three-tone' design.