contrast

Definition

A difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

Etymology

From French contraster, from Italian contrastare (“to resist", "to withstand”), from Vulgar Latin *contrāstāre, from Latin contrā (“against”) + stō, stāre (“to stand”).

Example Sentences

• "The red and the orange don't have much contrast between them — I can hardly tell them apart."
• "Ohh, you can't fool me. This thing's top of the line! It's got two contrast knobs!"
• "Israel is a country of many contrasts."