hue
Translation
hue, shade, tint
Examples
The painting has many different hues of blue.
The painting has many different hues of blue.
The leaves change to a golden hue in autumn.
The leaves change to a golden hue in autumn.
Grammar Patterns
a hue of (colour) a shade of a particular colour The leaves change to a golden hue in autumn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shade, tint, colour, tone
Etymology
From Old English 'hīw', meaning 'appearance, form, colour'.
Memory Tips
Hue sounds like 'you'. Imagine someone asking, 'What's your favourite hue?'