Color or Black & White?

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Photo by Phil Daquila @phildaquila

Sample Analysis

Recommended: Black & White

Tonal Logic Framework

Color
42
B&W
58

Your Tonal Fingerprint

The Rule of Hue28
The Rule of Saturation38
The Rule of Light52
The Rule of Contrast65
The Rule of Zone85

Artistic Interpretation

The image has unsaturated colors, suggesting color may not be its strongest feature. However, strong contrast between light and dark areas creates a dramatic effect well-suited for black and white. Its wide tonal range, with details in both shadows and highlights, is ideal for a rich black and white photo. Recommendation: The analysis suggests BLACK AND WHITE.

How to read the scores: The Color/B&W scores are a relative recommendation (totaling 100). The fingerprint scores are absolute measurements on a 0-100 scale. Learn more about the framework.

Pro Tip

Increase the contrast to emphasize the textures and shapes that form the backbone of the image.

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