Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hue

noun
hjuː
Definition
A hue refers to a color or a shade that is distinct from others.
Examples
  • The artist used a warm hue to create a vibrant sunset painting.
  • She prefers soft hues like lavender and pale blue in her home decor.
  • The sky was a deep hue of blue just before nightfall.
Meaning
Hue is the attribute of a color that allows it to be classified as red, blue, green, etc.
Synonyms
  • Color
  • Shade
  • Tint
  • Tone