1. a photographic reproduction using only two colors, typically black and one other color
Usage: photography; printing

1. having or using only two colors or tones
Usage: photography; printing

Examples

• The magazine featured a striking duotone photograph on its cover.
• She created a duotone effect using black and blue ink.
• The artist’s duotone prints were displayed in the gallery.
• The duotone image had a vintage, artistic quality.
• They chose a duotone color scheme for the book’s illustrations.
• The photographer specialized in duotone portraits.
• The duotone technique emphasized the contrast in the landscape.