Contrast is an important principle in design that occurs when two elements are different from each other. The greater the difference, the greater the contrast. There are four main methods of creating contrast: size, value, color, and type. Contrast adds interest to a page and emphasizes important elements or guides the reader's eye. Without sufficient contrast on a page, the reader does not know where to look. Proper contrast is achieved by using substantially different sizes, values, colors or types rather than barely noticeable changes.

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2. Contrast is one of the principle in design. Contrast occurs when two elements are different. The greater in difference the greater in contrast. Four methods of creating contrast are: Difference in size. Value Color And type. Contrast add interest to the page and provides a means of emphasizing what is important or re directing the reader’s eye. On a page the reader does not no where to look if there is not contrast.

3. The relative lightness and darkness of two elements of each other can create a contrast in value. Whether with shades of gray or tints of a single color, the further apart the values the greater the contrast. Type contrast can utilize size, value, and color to create contrast. Mix large type with small type.

4. Other ways to create contrast: -using texture -shape -alignment -direction -movement Remember the key is to use a substantial difference. A bold face, a font size, change that is barely noticeable, and colors that are too close in value look more like a mistake than a attempt to provide emphasis or interest.

5. Image to bright, appears to be washed out.

6. Image to dark, not enough details come through.

7. Image has correct proportions of dark/med/light, with good detail.

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