chromophobe

/krɒməˈfoʊbi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is averse to or has a strong dislike for colors, especially bright or vivid ones.

“As a chromophobe, she preferred to live in a room with muted tones.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by a strong aversion to colors, especially bright or vivid ones.

“The artist’s chromophobe style was evident in his use of monochromatic colors.”

Synonyms

  • chromophobic
  • color-averse
  • color-phobic

Antonyms

  • chromophilic
  • color-lover