The exchange or reversal of positions, roles, or colors in a pattern, creating a symmetrical or alternating design.
From counter- (opposite) + change (to exchange or alter). Used in heraldry, art, and design to describe reversals of pattern or color.
Heraldic counterchange is a clever design rule—if you have a shield split between red and gold, you can place gold symbols on the red side and red symbols on gold, ensuring every symbol is visible regardless of background.
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