Red Apple Icon: Simple, Classic UI Design
This pixel art features a plump, shaded red apple with a stark white highlight, evoking a retro game aesthetic. Its simple design and dark stem and shadow add a grounded, almost iconic feel against the black background.
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The pixel art image depicts a single, somewhat plump red apple positioned slightly to the left of the vertical center of the frame and a bit below the horizontal center. The apple is oriented with its top (stem area) facing upwards and slightly to the right, while its bottom rests on an implied surface. The left side of the apple features a prominent highlight, suggesting a light source from the upper left. This highlight is rendered with several bright white pixels, creating a strong contrast against the darker reds. The apple itself is rendered in various shades of red, ranging from a vibrant, almost primary red on its illuminated side to a deeper, more muted burgundy or maroon on its shaded right side and underside. A small, dark gray-black stem is visible at the top, along with what appears to be part of the calyx in similar dark tones. Directly beneath the apple, extending to the right, is a short, dark gray shadow, indicating that the apple is resting on a flat surface and that the light source is indeed coming from above and slightly to the left. The composition is simple, with the apple as the sole focal point. The background is entirely black, serving to isolate the subject and make the colors of the apple pop. The dominant colors are various shades of red (ranging from bright red to deep maroon), stark white for highlights, and dark gray/black for the stem and shadow. The overall color scheme is relatively muted despite the red, due to the extensive use of darker tones and the black background, creating a grounded and slightly understated aesthetic. The overall vibe is simple and straightforward, almost iconic, perhaps evoking a sense of calm or basic representation, similar to an item found in an older video game inventory or a simple UI element. There are no additional details, text, or UI elements beyond the apple itself.