How to Use hue in a Sentence

hue

noun
Definition of huenext
Synonyms for huenext
  • We decorated the room in hues of blue and green.
  • Paint the legs of the dresser in a hue a few shades darker.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
  • On the horizon a cluster of roseate clouds match the hue of my drink.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
  • His ears, which were a bluish hue at one point, turned red.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2023
  • If the pH is between 6 and 7, the blooms take on a purple or bluish-pink hue.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Choose light-colored pavers and build your dream space in deep hues from the ground up.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 20 July 2023
  • The cardigan is available in sizes S through XL and 12 hues.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • While the pattern is bold, the bright blue hue is nicely balanced out by the brown.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The Havana Dress comes in 10+ hues, all of which are prettier than the next.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 8 July 2023
  • Add warm dimension to the go-to look with hazelnut hues.
    — Lillian Chen, Seventeen, 21 June 2023
  • The bright pink hue is still a cause for concern in the surrounding ecosystem.
    — Rebecca Carballo, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Even though these are two contrasting shades, the switch from the brown color to the blonde hue looks seamless.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The pitch-black night sky lit up in fiery hues of crimson and tangerine.
    — Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Adding the dark gray hue to a living room is reported to raise the price of an offer by $1,755.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 5 July 2023
  • Plus, the fact that it's finished in a unique rose gold hue means yours will never get lost in a sea of silver.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The fresh, cranberry compote gives this drink a soft pink hue.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 21 Aug. 2023
  • This Year Thanks to the likes of Rihanna, the honey-blonde hue is making a comeback.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t be afraid to be bold and playful by painting your pout hues of red, brown, and purple.
    — Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Annatto, which comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, offers a sweet, peppery note and a sunshine-like hue.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Double down on the hue with The Row’s red cashmere coat and a pair of baggy blue jeans from Everlane.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The warmer pink hues are used on the lower towers and the team gradually added blue to lighten the colors near the top.
    — Megan Dubois, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Pulpy yet precise, those red strokes merge form and hue as surely as any of Louis’s rivulets of poured color.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Snag the machine-washable jacket in 23 fall-ready hues like brown, green, and yellow.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The summer is the time for bright colors, bold hues, and very high temperatures.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 16 June 2023
  • The white hue was reportedly inspired by the winter landscape of Lake Tahoe, hence the name.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2023
  • Her roots were a dusty brown hue that transitioned into a brighter, golden-blonde shade from the mid-shaft down.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 12 Oct. 2023
  • White bathrooms have reigned supreme for many years now, but there’s a new color trend that’s taking off—wood hues.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 Sep. 2023
  • While Wolf’s favorite hue is the ivory, these candles also come in dark gray, orange, red, turquoise, and white.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • Tonal hues, contrasting colors, and lots of texture are all present in the bouquets.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Pink was the overall hue of the weekend, with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film taking the world.
    — Vogue, 28 Oct. 2023

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