hues

plural of hue
as in shades
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 hues Inside, spacious rooms showcase contemporary luxury with warm cream hues, vibrant purple accents, mahogany furniture, and marble bathrooms featuring deep soaking tubs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 The special hues include Rosso Arancio (red), Arancio (orange), Giallo (yellow), Verde Scandal (green), Verde Metallic (metallic green), Blu Tahiti (blue), Blu Notte (dark blue), Nero Noctis (black) and Bianco Monocerus (white). Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 In 2026, the preppy shoe got a refresh—the silhouette comes in pretty suede hues, or with sleek buckles and studs, and maximalists can even grab the flats in fun animal prints like snake and leopard. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 Neon Bright neon hues in any color tend to read as harsh and dated. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Think soothing sand-and-cream hues, sleek furnishings and oversized windows that make the sea feel like part of the décor. Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Choose from natural maple beech or playful hues like apple red, lime green, and sky blue. Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026 While many of us want to make our kitchen feel bright and airy, highlighter hues aren’t the best route for doing so. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
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Noun
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Smart shades can keep someone from climbing a step ladder to close a higher window.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.
    Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the white Reverse Retro jersey in 2022-23 with those colors as accents crushed.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Just below, the most ambiguous passage of the work refuses legibility altogether, blending the whites and grays of the child’s shirt with the tones of her fingers and the blue fabric of the chair behind them.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The flames that burst from each copper pipe aren’t responsible for generating the organ’s tones.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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