Greyscale/Desaturate a Color

Convert any color to greyscale by completely removing saturation.

Convert Colors to Greyscale

Remove all color information to create a pure greyscale version. Useful for accessibility testing, print design, or creating monochromatic themes. See exactly how your colors will appear in black and white contexts.

Accessibility & Print

Tool Features

One-Click Conversion

Convert any color to greyscale instantly with a single click.

Multiple Formats

Get grey values in HEX, RGB, or HSL format for any use case.

Accessibility Testing

Test how your colors appear for colorblind users or in print.

Side-by-Side View

Compare original color with greyscale result visually.

How It Works

The Greyscale/Desaturate a Color runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Unlike other tools that send your data to a server, we process everything locally on your device. This guarantees 100% privacy and blazing fast speed.

  • No server interaction – data never leaves your device
  • Instant results since there is no network latency
  • Works offline once the page is loaded
  • Free to use with no usage limits

How to Use

1

Enter Color

Input your HEX color code.

2

Convert

Click to remove all color saturation.

3

Get Result

Copy the greyscale color.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is greyscale?
Greyscale removes all color information, leaving only shades of grey based on the original brightness.
Is this the same as desaturation?
Yes, full desaturation (0% saturation) produces a greyscale result.

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