Grayscale: meaning, definitions and examples

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grayscale

 

[ ˈɡreɪskeɪl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

image processing

Consisting of shades of gray, typically used to describe images or visuals that lack color.

Synonyms

black and white, monochrome

Examples of usage

  • A grayscale photo of an old building.
  • The artist decided to convert the painting to grayscale for a more dramatic effect.
Context #2 | Noun

image processing

A range of monochromatic shades from black to white, used in digital imaging and photography.

Examples of usage

  • The image was displayed in grayscale to emphasize texture and contrast.

Translations

Translations of the word "grayscale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escala de cinza

🇮🇳 ग्रेस्केल

🇩🇪 Graustufen

🇮🇩 skala abu-abu

🇺🇦 сірий масштаб

🇵🇱 skala szarości

🇯🇵 グレースケール

🇫🇷 niveaux de gris

🇪🇸 escala de grises

🇹🇷 gri tonları

🇰🇷 그레이스케일

🇸🇦 تدرجات الرمادي

🇨🇿 stupně šedi

🇸🇰 odtiene sivej

🇨🇳 灰度

🇸🇮 sivinska lestvica

🇮🇸 gráskali

🇰🇿 сұр шкала

🇬🇪 ნაცრისფერი მასშტაბი

🇦🇿 boz tonları

🇲🇽 escala de grises

Word origin

The term 'grayscale' originated in the field of photography and digital imaging. It refers to the representation of images in shades of gray, without the use of color. The concept of grayscale has been widely adopted in various industries, such as art, design, and technology, for its ability to convey depth, texture, and contrast in a visually appealing way.

See also: gray.