bicolored

Bicolored is an adjective describing something that has two distinct colors or is colored in two colors. The term derives from bi- meaning two and color, and can also be written as bi-colored, bi-coloured, or bicolour, depending on regional spelling conventions.

In biology, bicolored patterns are common in animals and plants. Many mammals have bicolor coats with a primary color and white or another shade forming patches. Birds may display two-tone plumage such as a contrasting head and body. Plants may show variegation or leaf coloration with two colors, often due to genetics or environmental factors.

In heraldry and vexillology, bicolour or two-color designs are common, describing fields or devices composed of two colors. In printing and product design, two-color (bicolor) schemes are used for reduced color printing or simple, high-contrast visuals.

The term is widely used across disciplines and contexts, and is distinct from multicolored or polychrome that denote more than two colors. Spelling varies by region, with bicolor, bi-colored, and bicoloured all in legitimate use depending on the style guide.