The Gray Scale effect removes color information from your image, converting it to shades of gray while preserving brightness and contrast.
How it works
Gray Scale works by calculating the average brightness value of each pixel’s red, green, and blue channels, then applying that average value equally to all three channels. Thus, all color information is removed.
The effect includes an amount control that allows you to blend between the original colored image and the fully grayscale version.
Use cases
Gray Scale is particularly effective for:
- Creating classic black and white looks
- Creating contrast between colored and monochrome parts of your image
- Preparing images for further effects that work better on grayscale input
Controllers
| Name | Type | Description | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Number | Controls the intensity of the grayscale effect | 0-100 |
Negative values
We rarely restrict the values you can input into effects. Try setting the amount to a negative value for a strange saturation effect!
Selective grayscale
Try applying the Gray Scale effect to a duplicated layer with a mask to convert only specific parts of your image to grayscale, creating a selective color effect.