Apparently not, as this hybrid LCD-CRT video monitor demonstrates ... when broadcasters were busy trying to bring color to a monochrome world in a way that would maximize profits.

This high-resolution monochrome monitor is designed to provide crisp clear images in an ergonomic, user-friendly design. Each unit is multi-standard and will work either PAL/NTSC applications. The ...

using an actual high-persistence phosphor Green Monochrome monitor. (Video embedded, below) As luck would have it, [Oli] owns a 40-year-old IBM PC 5150 as well as the matching IBM 5151 monitor ...