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 Color performance on the Pro Series OLED is excellent, even if the TV doesn’t aspire to show the widest range of hues. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Silk twill introduced a shiny counterpoint in flowy frocks and separates, with their hues spanning from blush to charming mint green and emerald contributing to their glowing appeal. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Nordstrom has the set in six colors, including fall-ready navy and brown and classic white and cream hues. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 The hues throughout the rooms are modern and warm, with touches of blues and greens that mirror the color of the city’s lake, mountains, and church rooftops. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The color selection is also excellent, with neutral and bolder hues. — Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 To his left the Feather arrives from the Sierra in lighter hues of blue. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Winter is white, but also deeper hues like emerald and burgundy. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
  • Some shades were too bright pink, while others were too drab.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • More Budget-Friendly Blinds and shades for the whole house can add up quickly, but decorative window film is an easy way to cut costs.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Although these are all colors associated with different lightsabers, that choice was unintentional, Scanlon says.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The hotel's 18 rooms and five suites are all individually decorated with gloriously over-the-top touches in the form of antiques, sumptuous velvet duvet covers, and regal tones of red and gold that harken back to the property's royal history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Coming from the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, Patrick has the most mellifluous tones, regal and elegant.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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