Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desaturation
noun
/ˌdiː.sætʃ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of reducing the intensity or purity of a color.
Examples
- The desaturation of the image gave it a more somber tone.
- In landscape photography, desaturation can emphasize the natural beauty of the scene.
Meaning
In various contexts, desaturation refers to the decrease in colorfulness or vibrancy. It can describe a technical process in photography or image processing, where bright colors are made paler to create a specific visual effect.
Synonyms
- De-colorization
- Palliation
- Fading
