Achromatic colours (Neutral colours)


Colours which have neither hue nor chroma attributes; i.e. pure blacks, whites and greys. (Note: very few colours are achromatic; most have some degree of hue – see Near neutral colours)

  • Simple definition: Colours which we perceive as pure whites, blacks or variations of grey.

  • See also: Greyscale

  • Example: Achromatic colours:

Range of achromatic colours from white to black.