noncolor
/nɑnˈkʌlər/
noun
- A color that is neutral, achromatic, or lacking in hue, such as white, black, or gray.
- In photography, black and white are often considered noncolors because they have no hue.
- The designer chose a noncolor like beige for the walls to keep the room calm.
- The artist's palette was limited to noncolors, giving the painting a stark, minimalist feel.
- Something that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking in vividness or character.
- She described the town as a noncolor, a place where nothing ever seemed to happen.
- The movie was a noncolor of a film, with flat dialogue and predictable scenes.
- His speech was a noncolor, failing to excite or inspire anyone in the audience.
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