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Hue
01
the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
hues
What is "hue"?
Hue refers to the specific shade or tint of a color. It is what is commonly thought of as the name of a color, like red, blue, or green. Hue is what distinguishes one color from another on the spectrum. For example, different shades of blue, from light sky blue to dark navy blue, all have the same hue, which is blue, but vary in their lightness or darkness. Hue is one of the basic properties used to describe colors, along with saturation and brightness.
Examples
The artist chose a warm hue to create a cozy atmosphere in the painting.
02
a type of attitude, belief, or opinion one has
Examples
The debate showcased a wide range of political hues among the participants.
to hue
01
suffuse with color
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
hue
3rd person singular
hues
past simple
hued
past participle
hued
02
take on color or become colored
Lexical Tree
hueless
hue
