Dual Tone Icons

Dual Tone icons are vector graphics constructed using two distinct paths or layers. Typically, one layer represents the primary outline or shape in a darker color, while the second layer fills the shape with a lighter shade or a different color entirely. This technique mimics lighting and depth, making the icon feel more tactile than a standard flat or line icon.

Yes. This is the biggest advantage of the SVG format for dual tone icons. The icon is separated into two layers (often labeled as distinct classes). You can use the IconScout editor or CSS to set one color for the outline (e.g., dark blue) and another for the fill (e.g., light blue), allowing for endless brand combinations.

You can download dual tone icons in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) for flexible, code-based coloring and scaling on the web, and PNG (Portable Network Graphics) for instant use in design tools, slides, and non-technical projects.

Dashboards often contain a lot of data. Dual tone icons help soften the visual load. By using a lighter fill color (often with reduced opacity), these icons provide visual weight without being as "heavy" or distracting as solid black icons. This creates a cleaner, more organized interface.

When you use the SVG code or an icon font library like Unicons, dual tone icons usually come with two paths. You can target these paths using CSS (e.g., .u-primaryand.u-secondary) to change their fill colors dynamically on hover or active states.

They work exceptionally well in dark mode. The dual-layer structure allows you to use a bright primary color for the outline and a translucent fill for the body, creating a glowing or neon effect that looks stunning against dark backgrounds.

Colored Outline icons typically have a strict black (or dark) border with a separate color filled inside. Dual Tone icons often use the same hue for both the border and the fill, just at different saturation or opacity levels (e.g., Navy Blue outline + Baby Blue fill), resulting in a more subtle, monochromatic look.