chroma
noun
chro·ma ˈkrō-mə 
1
: saturation sense 4a
2
: a quality of color combining hue and saturation
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The retro texture of the visuals was made possible by shooting with an actual vintage video camera, and the chroma keying of a city night view towards the end is also reminiscent of how artists used to perform on TV. 
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 June 2019 Navigator color packages are meant to create specific moods with options including rhapsody blue, ebony, cappuccino, dark slate, iced mocha and chroma molten gold. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 June 2019 Navigator color packages are meant to create specific moods with options including rhapsody blue, ebony, cappuccino, dark slate, iced mocha and chroma molten gold. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Greek chrôma "color" — more at -chrome
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing chroma
chroma
noun
as in saturation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- saturation
- brightness
- chromaticity
- lightness
- value
- contrast
- coloration
- pigmentation
- hue
- coloring
- tint
- secondary color
- overtone
- primary color
- tertiary color
- undertone
- color
- tone
- colorway
- tinge
- tincture
- shade
- cast
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- achromatism