Pairing of two colours can lead to dramatic results

We adore monochrome. From Mother Nature’s deft landscapes (think chalky moons in ebony skies, or the snow-capped mountains of Jasper) to the man-made (Mapplethorpe snaps, for example, or the pages upon which our written words float), the marriage of black and white plays a huge role in life.

The two-tone combo, however, isn’t the only pairing that can be correctly labelled monochrome. Strictly speaking, monochrome is the state that arises when any two colours are played together.

So red and blue, arranged simultaneously, could – technically – be described as monochrome, as could pink and yellow. And so on.

To appease those who enjoy the art of splitting hairs, we should accord black its literal description. Here’s the science bit – th

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