Spot Color is a photography feature on Motorola phones that isolates subjects in full color while turning the background grayscale.
The feature draws the eye to the subject and can create striking images, especially for portraits, pets, or products.
It is accessed via the Camera app’s additional shooting modes, where users can select the Spot Color mode, and can then choose which part of the image is in color.
The intensity of the color and grayscale can also be adjusted.
Similar features exist on other phone brands, including Samsung Galaxy Devices’ Color Point and Google Photos’ Color Pop.
Spot Color can tell a story and direct the viewer’s attention in a photo, and can be used creatively to elevate portraits and product shots.
It doesn’t work well in low-contrast scenes or when the subject doesn’t stand out from the background.
Photos with complex or multi-colored scenes can be difficult for the tool, which can sometimes result in artifacts.
It’s therefore important to consider when and how to use this feature to achieve the best effects.
