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

As the Nazi grip on the nation tightened, the family fled to Shanghai, where young Peter was taken with the vivid hues of a nearby Buddhist monastery and gained an appetite for American comics. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026

Surrounded by towering trees, Kitch-iti-kipi’s surface pulls rich green and teal hues during the spring and summer; splashes of orange and yellow during the fall; and hints of white come winter. — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

As for material, the blue and red variants have been made from polished anodized aluminum, which allows Hublot to nail the exact vibrant hue pulled from Koons’ artwork. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

These 23 colors expand many of the brand’s existing beloved hues into extended color families, including Boxington, Celestial Blue, Barge Stone, and Hammock. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing hue

• hue and cry