harlequin pattern

Multicolored diagonal diamonds

A harlequin pattern consists of diamond shapes in contrasting colors, typically arranged in a checkerboard-like diagonal grid.

The pattern takes its name from Harlequin, a comic servant character in Italian theater traditionally costumed in multicolored diamonds.

The pattern appears on textiles, flooring, and decorative surfaces: harlequin floor tiles, a harlequin print dress.

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geometric · black · white · contrast · rhombus · carnival · masquerade · tile · venetian · commedia · argyle · playing cards · black and white · zigzag · patchwork · art deco · harlequinade · theatrical

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pattern type

harlequin patternsolid color

Single unbroken hue

plain · unpatterned · horizontal stripes · vertical stripes · stripes

visual complexity/boldness

harlequin patternsolid

Firm matter state

plain · monochrome · minimalist design · neutral · understated

visual complexity/uniformity

harlequin patternsolid color

Single unbroken hue

plain · unpatterned · monochrome · blank · uniform

Family

harlequin, pattern, patterns, patterned, patterning

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G