monochromia

/ˌmɑnəˈkroʊmiə/
noun
  1. The condition of seeing only one color or shades of a single color; complete color blindness.
    • People with monochromia see the world in shades of gray.
    • Monochromia is a rare visual condition that affects the cones in the retina.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with monochromia after a series of vision tests.
  2. The quality or state of having only one color or shades of a single color in a visual work or scene.
    • The designer chose monochromia for the room, using only different shades of blue.
    • In photography, monochromia can create dramatic contrasts between light and shadow.
    • The artist's use of monochromia gave the painting a calm, unified feel.
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