Synonyms of hues

hues

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shades
• colors
• tones
• tints
• colorations
• tinges
• tinctures
• colorings
• contrasts
• undertones
• overtones
• casts
• primary colors
• saturations
• values
• pigmentations
• secondary colors
• chromas
• chromaticities
• tertiary colors
• colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatisms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hues

Offered in sophisticated dark hues, they’re made for everything from slow mornings to coffee runs — and the on-trend roomy leg gives even the most casual outfit a polished, street-style edge. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Elsewhere, attendees will no doubt flock to the Sicilian Oranges dome clock, joyfully rendered in a rich palette of transparent, opalescent and opaque enamels in 49 colours, coupled with miniature enamel painting in more than five pastel hues. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

This sleek and elegant laptop boasts a rich OLED touchscreen with juicy hues and deep blacks, paired with a power-efficient Snapdragon X2 Elite processor and 32GB of system memory. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Choose from 13 colors, including neutrals and bright hues, in sizes XS to XL, and plan to pair these with T-shirts, blouses, lightweight sweaters, and your favorite sneakers or flats. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Weave in grounding, natural materials like wood, stone, linen, and brass to balance the strong hues. — Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Get the matching shams to complete the look, or mix-match it with a variety of earthy fall hues in your bedroom like warm terracotta, olive green, and light wheat. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy has been playing with color in his two-toned shoe designs, incorporating hues including gold, bright red, burgundy and mint green. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

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