HSB-Contrast Zoning in Digital Color Instruction

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  • Ahmad Murad Al-Ahliyyah Amman University

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https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/89.2854

Published

2026-09-14

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No. 89 (2026): networks et cetera

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refereed articles

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Murad, A. (2026). HSB-Contrast Zoning in Digital Color Instruction. Project Baikal, 23(89), 176-188. https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/89.2854

Keywords:

digital color methodology, HSB contrast zoning, visual design instruction, multimedia design, color theory

Abstract

This study examines the impact of a structured HSB contrast zoning methodology on undergraduate digital media and graphic design students’ color decision-making. Using a quasi-experimental pre– post design across six semesters (n≈100), results demonstrated significant gains in color harmony, contrast control, and technical execution. Students also developed stronger design reasoning and creative autonomy. Findings support HSB contrast zoning as a replicable instructional framework bridging technical precision and perceptual depth in digital design education.

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