Do duotone icons need a separate reference?

No. Start with the prompt alone, or attach the example on this page to guide the style.

Is the duotone example transparent?

No. This example keeps its white background. The source and display PNG are both available in the content record.

Can the duotone style work as a tiny interface icon?

Use it as an illustration around 96px or larger. Tiny interface icons require separate simplification and pixel checks.

Generate duotone icons

Author: AILesson3 min setupReviewed: 2026-09-05

Separate structure and interior planes with two flat tones for information cards.

An open book in duotone style on white. — Book

Camera in duotone style on white. — Camera

Potted plant in duotone style on white. — Potted plant

Recorded examples · editing inputs updates only the prompt below

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SubjectMeaning and useDominant color

Your prompt

Create one duotone icon illustration.
Subject: [subject]
Meaning and use: [meaning]
Dominant color: [color]

Exactly two flat ink tones: the dominant color and a pale tint of that same hue, plus white background. Use broad dark structural blocks and pale interior planes; avoid enclosing every edge with an outline. Frontal geometric shapes, no depth, gradients, shadows, texture or extra accent colors.

Square canvas, at least 1024 × 1024. Center one complete subject with 15% empty margin; readable at 96px. Pure opaque white background. No text, numbers, logos, watermark, frame, loose decorations or extra objects. Deliver one icon, not a sheet. If an example image is attached, use only its style; replace its subject with the requested subject.

Open and save any example above, then attach it to your prompt as a style reference in your image tool.

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