---
type: faq
title: "What is a halftone?"
description: "A halftone reproduces smooth shades of tone using a pattern of dots that vary in size and spacing. Larger, denser dots read as darker areas and smaller dot"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/color-ink/what-is-a-halftone
tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is a halftone?

A halftone reproduces smooth shades of tone using a pattern of dots that vary in size and spacing. Larger, denser dots read as darker areas and smaller dot

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

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Printing Terms Glossary
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/color-ink/what-is-a-halftone