Achromatic
adjective
Achromatic describes objects that do not have color or are without hues.
The painting was done in an achromatic style, using only shades of gray.
Often appears as...
- achromatic color scheme
- achromatic palette
Usage tips
Neutral
achromatic colors, achromatic design, achromatic scheme
adjective
In optical systems, achromatic means designed to bring multiple wavelengths of light to focus in the same plane.
This achromatic lens eliminates color fringing in images.
Often appears as...
- achromatic optics
- achromatic microscope
Usage tips
Formal
achromatic aberration, achromatic objective, achromatic microscope
adjective
Achromatic describes objects that do not have color or are without hues.
The painting was done in an achromatic style, using only shades of gray.
Often appears as...
- achromatic color scheme
- achromatic palette
Usage tips
Neutral
achromatic colors, achromatic design, achromatic scheme
adjective
In optical systems, achromatic means designed to bring multiple wavelengths of light to focus in the same plane.
This achromatic lens eliminates color fringing in images.
Often appears as...
- achromatic optics
- achromatic microscope
Usage tips
Formal
achromatic aberration, achromatic objective, achromatic microscope
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/2Artistic Context
Colors lacking hues often highlight form over color
Many modern artists use achromatic schemes.
Pro Tip 2/2Scientific Use
In optics, achromatic refers to lenses that correct color distortion
Achromatic lenses are vital in photography.
Pro Tip 1/2Artistic Context
Colors lacking hues often highlight form over color
Many modern artists use achromatic schemes.
Pro Tip 2/2Scientific Use
In optics, achromatic refers to lenses that correct color distortion
Achromatic lenses are vital in photography.
Pro Tip 1/2Artistic Context
Colors lacking hues often highlight form over color
Many modern artists use achromatic schemes.
Pro Tip 2/2Scientific Use
In optics, achromatic refers to lenses that correct color distortion
Achromatic lenses are vital in photography.
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