noun
- a color that is not considered a true color, specifically black, white, or gray
Usage: art and design
Examples
- Black and white are considered noncolors in traditional color theory.
- The artist used only noncolors to create a striking monochromatic painting.
- Gray is a noncolor that results from mixing black and white.
- Interior designers often use noncolors as neutral backgrounds.
- The photographer preferred working with noncolors for dramatic effect.
- Students learned that noncolors have no hue on the color wheel.