Definitions
- Describing an object or surface that displays multiple colors depending on the angle of light. - Referring to a type of paint or pigment that contains multiple color-shifting particles. - Talking about a makeup product that changes color depending on the lighting or angle.
- Describing an object or surface that displays a range of colors. - Referring to a type of music that uses all twelve notes in the Western musical scale. - Talking about a color scheme that uses a variety of hues.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to color.
- 2Both words describe a range of colors.
- 3Both words can be used to describe art or design.
- 4Both words have Greek roots.
What is the difference?
- 1Specificity: Multichrome refers to objects or surfaces that display multiple colors depending on the angle of light, while chromatic simply refers to a range of colors.
- 2Usage: Multichrome is more commonly used in the context of makeup and nail polish, while chromatic is more commonly used in the context of art and music.
- 3Composition: Multichrome refers to a specific type of paint or pigment that contains color-shifting particles, while chromatic does not refer to any specific composition.
- 4Connotation: Multichrome has a more modern and trendy connotation, while chromatic has a more classic and traditional connotation.
Remember this!
Multichrome and chromatic are both words that relate to color and describe a range of colors. However, multichrome specifically refers to objects or surfaces that display multiple colors depending on the angle of light, while chromatic simply refers to a range of colors. Additionally, multichrome is more commonly used in the context of makeup and nail polish, while chromatic is more commonly used in the context of art and music.
