Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce the color or intensity of something, especially by removing its pigment or by making it less colorful or vibrant

“The artist’s use of watercolors allowed her to desaturate the colors in the painting, creating a softer effect.”

2. verb

to remove or reduce the color or intensity of something, especially in digital images by changing the color values to black and white or similar shades

“The photo editor had to desaturate the image to make it suitable for the newspaper’s grayscale layout.”

3. noun

the process of removing or reducing the color or intensity of something

“The desaturate effect in the video game added a unique aesthetic to the environment.”