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Image DuotoneApply duotone effect by mapping tones to two custom colors.

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Image Duotone

Apply duotone effect by mapping tones to two custom colors.

How to Use
1

Upload Image

Drop or select a photo.

2

Choose Colors

Pick shadow and highlight colors.

3

Apply and Download

Click Apply, preview, and download.

What Is Image Duotone?

Maps all image tones to a gradient between two chosen colors. Converts to grayscale, then brightness determines position on the color gradient.

Why Use Our Image Duotone?

  • Custom shadow/highlight colors
  • Preset color combos
  • Modern design aesthetic
  • Smooth gradient mapping

Common Use Cases

Web Design

Duotone hero images.

Brand Identity

Apply brand colors as duotone.

Social Media

On-brand graphics.

Editorial Design

Magazine featured images.

Technical Guide

Luminance t = pixel_brightness/255. Per channel: output = shadow*(1-t) + highlight*t. Linear interpolation between two colors.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Complementary colors are most striking
  • 2
    Dark shadow + bright highlight for contrast
  • 3
    Use brand colors for consistency
  • 4
    High-contrast photos work best

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is duotone?
Mapping tones to a gradient between two colors.
QBest color combos?
Complementary or contrasting colors.
QMore than two colors?
This uses exactly two.
QWhy use duotone?
Bold, recognizable style for branding and editorial.

About Image Duotone

Image Duotone is a free online tool from FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration required. No ads. Just fast, reliable tools.