noun
- a range of shades from black through gray to white, used in images or displays without color
Usage: common in digital imaging and printing
adjective
- relating to or displayed in shades of gray without color
Usage: commonly used to describe images, photographs, or display modes
Examples
- The old photograph was printed in grayscale.
- You can convert a color image to grayscale using most photo editing software.
- The printer produces high-quality grayscale documents.
- She switched her phone display to grayscale mode to reduce eye strain.
- Grayscale images use less storage space than color images.
- The artist preferred working with grayscale drawings before adding color.