An image or palette made only of greys, from black to white, with no color at all. Designers often view work in grayscale to check that it still reads clearly without relying on color.
Synonyms
- greyscale
- black and white
Related terms
- value
- monochromatic
- contrast ratio
- desaturation
In plain words
- black, white and greys only
- no color, just shades of grey
Usage example
Previewing the interface in grayscale exposed buttons that relied too heavily on color alone.
Don't confuse with…
- monochromaticGrayscale has no color, only greys; a monochromatic scheme uses variations of one actual colored hue.
Categories
- Color