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 And thanks to 106% sRGB color coverage, every shade and hue will shine in 1080p clarity. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Come fall, there are brilliant golden hues until the first snowfall hits. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026 Even blue jeans can serve as a calming backdrop to hues like orange and pink. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 Benjamin Moore’s Rainy Afternoon and Intrigue are two of Welch’s favorite hues to use in tandem. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
  1. shade
  2. color
  3. tone
  4. tint
Noun
  • The pumps’ uppers and heel counter are built from a combination of semi-sheer tulle and lustrous satin in a dainty powder pink shade.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The hogs benefit from the shade in the paddocks, though the ranch also creates wallows for cooling mud baths that also provide sun protection.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • Drawing upon classic English country house motifs, her own family memories, and the blazing colors of New England fall, the star designer has conjured a series of instant heirlooms.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Friends, family and community members dressed in light blue — Noel’s favorite color — gathered Saturday in Everman for a public vigil honoring 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of color
Noun
  • After the last percussive hit, a drum stretched and warped to sound a bit like a robot powering down, comes an ensemble of bell tones, rising like mist at dawn.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The tone of these sorts of interactions has changed over the course of this season, as different people from different worlds have collided and been able to get past the impossibility of it.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • It was offset with a warmer, slightly deeper tint at the center for subtle dimension, and locked in with a plush satin-gloss sheen.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There's no stinging or spicy feeling on your lips, just a nice plumping gloss with a bit of a tint.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tint

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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