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Monochrome comes from the two Greek words ''mono'' (μoνο, meaning "only" or "alone"), and ''chroma'' (χρωμα, meaning "color"). A '''monochromatic''' object has a single Color . In Physics , the word is used more generally to refer to Electromagnetic Radiation of a single Wavelength . In the physical sense, no real source of electromagnetic radiation is purely monochromatic, since that would require a Wave of infinite duration. Even sources such as Laser s have some narrow range of wavelengths (known as the ''linewidth'' or Bandwidth of the source) within which they operate. For an Image , the term monochrome is usually taken to mean the same as Black-and-white or, more likely, Grayscale , but may also be used to refer to other combinations containing only two colors, such as green-and-white or green-and-black. It may also refer to Sepia or Cyanotype images. In computing, monochrome has two meanings:
A monochrome Computer Display is able to display only a single color, often Green , Amber , Red or White , and often also shades of that color. The monochromatic scheme should be used with caution when designing a space. Certain monochromatic color concepts will appear rather monotonous, and some variety in the intensities, textures and forms should be used to give life to the interior. SEE ALSO
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