achromaticity

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being without color, consisting only of shades of gray, black, or white.

Examples

  • The artist intentionally used achromaticity in her sketches to focus the viewer's attention on the subject's emotional expression.
  • Engineers measure the achromaticity of optical lenses to ensure they do not produce unwanted color fringes.

Synonyms: colorlessness, neutrality, achromatism