achromatic colour

noun

Meaning

A visual shade that lacks hue, specifically white, grey, or black, which possess only lightness or brightness values.

Examples

Artists often use an achromatic colour palette to emphasize the interplay of light and shadow in their sketches.
The interior designer chose an achromatic colour scheme of slate grey and stark white to create a minimalist aesthetic.

Synonyms: neutral, monochrome, grayscale, non-chromatic

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achromatic colour

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk ˈkʌl.ər/

Definition

A visual shade that lacks hue, specifically white, grey, or black, which possess only lightness or brightness values.

Examples

Artists often use an achromatic colour palette to emphasize the interplay of light and shadow in their sketches.
The interior designer chose an achromatic colour scheme of slate grey and stark white to create a minimalist aesthetic.

Synonyms of achromatic colour

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Antonyms of achromatic colour

Words with the opposite meaning to achromatic colour:

chromatic

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