image contrast
Visual tonal range
Image contrast is the difference in brightness or color between elements in a visual image.
High contrast means stark differences between light and dark areas; low contrast produces a flatter, more muted appearance.
Photographers and designers adjust contrast to enhance visibility or create mood: The black-and-white photo had dramatic contrast.
In medical imaging, contrast helps distinguish tissues or structures.
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- darknessTotal absence of light
- shadowLight blocked by object
- highlightMost notable part
- blown outExtinguished by air
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