hue

noun

ˈhyü How to pronounce hue (audio)
Definition of huenext
as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished decorated the room in hues of blue and green

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Recent Examples of hue The pastel hues provided an alternative to the icy blue hues and bright pinks that have trended for several seasons. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025 Its mother-of-pearl face with earthy hues is paired with polished gold stainless steel trim for a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of contrast. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 The outerwear piece featured a stunning deep blue hue. — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025 The mask’s blue hue comes courtesy of blue tansy, a type of chamomile that’s rich in a compound known as chamazulene that helps quell inflammation and relieve redness. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
  1. shade
  2. color
  3. tone
  4. tint
Noun
  • The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of shade
Noun
  • The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • These paintings, with their bold color and crisp columnar forms, previously served as a sorbet course amid the Baroque chiaroscuro.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of color
Noun
  • Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Cons: Feels more like a tint, says our reviewer, with sheer coverage.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner’s serum-like texture works like a sheer, barely-there skin tint and dries down immediately to a dewy (but not greasy) finish.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of tint

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