Synonyms for

Hue

Verb / hju: / Another word for hue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a color or shade

Synonyms & similar words

imbue chromaticity color shade tint tone pigment dye chroma saturation coloration cast bloom flush glow blush complexion tincture tinge gradation variation

Synonyms by register

Formal

chromaticity tint shade tone

Informal

color shade tint

Literary

complexion cast dye

Antonyms

colorlessness greyness monotony drabness pallor neutrality

Common collocations

  • subtle hue
  • vibrant hue
  • warm hue
  • cool hue
  • natural hue
  • rich hue
  • faint hue
  • distinct hue

Word family

noun hue
adjective hued

Usage note

Hue refers to the pure spectrum color, like red or blue. It is often used in contrast to 'shade' (a hue mixed with black) or 'tint' (a hue mixed with white). While 'color' can be a synonym, 'hue' is more specific to the quality of the color itself.

Example sentences

  1. The sky turned a beautiful hue of pink during the sunset.
  2. She mixed blue and green to create a unique hue.
  3. The flowers in the garden were all different hues.
  4. The artist played with different hues to create a stunning masterpiece.
  5. The walls in the room were painted a light hue of gray.

Quotes

  • Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Color is a power which directly influences the soul. - Wassily Kandinsky
  • The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most. - John Ruskin

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