hue as a noun: - 1
as a verb: - 1
- 2
hue
noun
1 hue
The quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength.
synonym: chromaticity.
Roget 428:
color,
hue,
tint,
tinge,
dye,
complexion,
shade,
tincture,
cast,
livery,
coloration,
glow,
flush;
tone,
key.
pure color,
positive color,
primary color,
primitive complementary color;
three primaries;
spectrum,
chromatic dispersion;
broken color,
secondary color,
tertiary color.
local color,
coloring,
keeping,
tone,
value,
aerial perspective.
[Science of color]
chromatics,
spectrum analysis,
spectroscopy;
chromatism†,
chromatography†,
chromatology†.
[instruments to measure color]
prism,
spectroscope,
spectrograph,
spectrometer,
colorimeter
(optical instruments)
445.
pigment,
coloring matter,
paint,
dye,
wash,
distemper,
stain;
medium;
mordant;
oil paint
etc.
(painting)
556.
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Dutch: kleurschakering, tint, Hué, aanblik, schakering
verb
1 hue
Take on color or become colored.
2 hue
Suffuse with color.
synonym: imbue.
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