---
type: faq
title: "What is a duotone?"
description: "A duotone is an image printed with two inks, most often black plus one spot color, to add tonal depth or a stylized tint. It gives more richness than plain"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/color-ink/what-is-a-duotone
tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is a duotone?

A duotone is an image printed with two inks, most often black plus one spot color, to add tonal depth or a stylized tint. It gives more richness than plain

Part of the **Printing Terms Glossary** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

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- Hub: Printing Terms Glossary
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