Duotones

/ˈduːətəʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of duotone; multiple images or artworks created using exactly two colors or tones each.

Etymology

From duotone + -s (standard English plural marker). The plural form applies to multiple duotone works or a series of two-color images.

Kelly Says

Fashion designers and photographers love working in duotones because limiting yourself to two colors forces you to be more creative with composition, contrast, and lighting instead of hiding behind color variety.

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