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 Linen pants, especially in a versatile oatmeal hue like Oprah’s, are wealth-oozing. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Paint the Walls a Balanced Neutral Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of Kathy Kuo Home, notes that almost any cool neutral hue works well with '90s-style oak cabinets—especially when applying a fresh coat of paint to the surrounding walls. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
  1. shade
  2. color
  3. tone
  4. tint
Noun
  • Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The only figure, man or woman, not shown wearing identical American-flag blue is the poet Phillis Wheatley, who wears a pastel shade and who also happens to be the only Black person featured in the gallery.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of color
Noun
  • Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Flash forward to July, and the foundation-replacing skin tint is my most-used (and raved about) beauty product, and my secret for the perfect summer glow.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Pureed and strained raspberries provide the delicate pink tint in the frosting.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of tint

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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