Creates a two tone look, based on two specified colors. A gradient from one color to the other is mapped onto the tonal range of the image.

  • Preset: Choose from a variety of preset color combinations.
  • Color 1: Choose the color to be mapped onto the highlights of the image. Click the swatch to open a color picker and chose any color. You can also use the eyedropper to select a color from the Viewer, or manually enter the RGB values for your desired color.
  • Color 2: Choose the color to be mapped onto the shadows of the image. Click the swatch to open a color picker and chose any color. You can also use the eyedropper to select a color from the Viewer, or manually enter the RGB values for your desired color.
  • Invert: Inverts Color 1 and Color 2. If you realize you need to swap the colors, you can do so easily with this toggle.
  • Threshold: Shifts the mid-point of the gradient, to adjust the location of the color split in the image’s brightness range.
  • Softness: Adjusts the overall contrast of the altered image.
  • Blend With Original: Combines the duo tone effect with the original colors of the image. The percentage indicates how much of the original image is included.
  • Brightness Used: Select the channel that will be used to determine the brightness and map the Duo Tone onto the original image. Choose between Intensity, Lightness, or Luminosity.

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