General:
* Dull
* Bland
* Monotone
* Uninteresting
* Pale
* Lackluster
* Desaturated
Specific to visual appearance:
* Black and white
* Gray
* Monochromatic
* Simple
Specific to personality or language:
* Boring
* Plain
* Uninspired
* Unoriginal
* Unremarkable
The best antonym for "colorful" will depend on the specific context in which the word is used.