Synonyms of hue

hue

noun

ˈhyü 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hue

The four new guest suites are each unique, and designed to embrace Nantucket’s coastal landscape with soft blues and greens layered with warm woods, brick hues, and brass accents. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

White cake mix is flavored with plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice while the icing gets its’ soft pink hue and strawberry flavor from strawberry jam. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

My favorite part about these 67-percent-off LifeStride mules is the deep oxblood hue, closely followed by the chic silhouette, which has a just-right level of chunkiness while still looking sleek. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Choose from neutral colors like black and white, or head-turning hues like bright red. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing hue

• hue and cry