In photography, colour does far more than add visual interest. It shapes the mood of an image, draws the viewer in, and helps communicate the story. In our Chase the Rainbow project, we celebrate colour by focusing on a different shade each month. Whether that’s seeking out the colour in nature, spotting it at home, or styling a scene with thoughtfully selected props and clothing, the project encourages creativity and seeing the world through a more colourful lens.

"“There's so much grey to every story - nothing is so black and white.” - Lisa Ling

October’s colour is grey!

Grey is a neutral colour, between the two extremes of black and white. Pure grey has equal amounts of red, green and blue, but there are also many shades with numbers just slightly off from this, like slate and platinum. It’s a diplomatic colour, serious and solemn, yet also sophisticated and wise. Grey can be easily overlooked, but it’s a fascinating colour if you look a little deeper.

Enjoy looking through all our grey images.