Synonyms of pigmentation

pigmentation

noun

as in coloration

the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants

Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.

Related Words

• coloration
• tone
• color
• hue
• shade
• saturation
• tint
• tinge
• tincture
• colorway
• brightness
• undertone
• contrast
• chroma
• overtone
• cast
• lightness
• value
• chromaticity
• secondary color
• primary color
• tertiary color

Dissimilar Words

• achromatism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pigmentation

According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, their snowy feathers are the result of a rare genetic condition called leucism, which reduces pigmentation in the plumage while leaving the birds with their normal eye color. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Certain medications, digestive conditions, fiber intake, sunlight exposure, age, and skin pigmentation, can also affect vitamin D levels. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026

Preclinical data show that the process preserves growing follicles and restores pigmentation, a hallmark of re-growth. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 28 May 2026

The ribbon worm, a predator marked by striking pigmentation, was discovered close to the surface, between depths of 3 and 16 feet. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2026