hue Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
    chromaticity.
  2. verb take on color or become colored
    • In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey
  3. verb suffuse with color
    imbue.

WordNet

Hue noun
Etymology
OE. hew, heow, color, shape, form, AS. hiw, heow; akin to Sw. hy skin, complexion, Goth. hiwi form, appearance.
Definitions
  1. Color or shade of color; tint; dye. "Flowers of all hue." Milton.
    Hues of the rich unfolding morn. Keble.
  2. (Painting) A predominant shade in a composition of primary colors; a primary color modified by combination with others.
Hue noun
Etymology
OE. hue, huer, to hoot, shout, prob. fr. OF. hu an exclamation.
Definitions
  1. A shouting or vociferation. Burrill.

Webster 1913