Tweekleur

Tweekleur is a Dutch term used to describe a design, pattern, or object that features two distinct colors. The word combines twee- meaning "two" and kleur meaning "color." It is used as both a noun and an adjective in a range of contexts, including textiles, fashion, heraldry, biology, and printing.

In textiles and fashion, tweekleur describes fabrics or garments dyed in two colors, often arranged in blocks, stripes, or panels. In heraldry, tweekleur designs appear on shields and emblems as contrasting color fields. In biology, tweekleur patterns occur on animal coats or plant petals where two colors meet along clear boundaries, such as a bi-colored coat or a bicolored flower. In printing and graphic design, tweekleur refers to two-color or duotone reproduction processes, where images are rendered with two inks.

The concept is distinct from polychrome designs that use three or more colors or from gradual color gradients. Some products or brands adopt tweekleur schemes for visual identity, including footwear, fashion accessories, automotive finishes, and packaging.

See also: two-tone, bi-color, duotone, bicolor.