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What is another word for Hue? – 133 Hue Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    color shade tint tone cast dye pigment chroma saturation intensity brightness radiance luminance glow sheen luster sparkle glimmer shimmer shine dazzle brilliance vividness richness depth warmth coolness pallor undertone overtone shade tinge infusion infusion undertint overcast

    Meaning of Hue

    The primary meaning of the word "Hue" is a color or shade, especially one that is considered in terms of its saturation, brightness, and warmth.

    Definitions

    • A color or shade, especially one that is considered in terms of its saturation, brightness, and warmth
    • A gradation or variety of a color, especially one that is considered in terms of its position in a color spectrum
    • A sensation or impression, especially one that is considered in terms of its emotional or aesthetic impact

    Etymology of Hue

    The word "Hue" comes from the Old English word "hēw", which is also the source of the Modern English word "hue"
    The Old English word "hēw" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hewiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Hue" and the Dutch word "huwe"
    The Proto-Germanic word "hewiz" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European word "kei-", which meant "to shine" or "to glow"

    Example Uses

    • The painting featured a vibrant hue that seemed to glow in the light
    • The sunset had a warm hue that seemed to match the color of the sand
    • The designer chose a bold hue for the logo to make it stand out

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    monochrome grayscale black white neutral beige gray dullness lackluster faintness weakness pallor washed-out faded bleached drained colorless toneless shadeless tintless achromatic anemic