Moody

Moody, faded and matte presets

A moody grade is a deliberate loss of contrast: blacks lifted off zero, highlights held below white, saturation pulled back. Done carelessly it just looks like a flat photo, which is why the numbers matter more here than anywhere else.

Look for a lifted black point paired with contrast that is still positive. Negative contrast and lifted blacks together give you fog, not mood — the recipe dashboard on each preset shows you both before you download.