hue

• Существительное, обозначающее качество цвета, определяемое его доминирующей длиной волны и отличающее его от других цветов.

A noun referring to the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength, distinguishing it from other colors.

1. Color or shadeB1formal

   A particular shade or variety of a color.

   Оттенок

   • The sky was painted in hues of orange and pink at sunset.
   • She chose a soft hue of blue for the bedroom walls.
   • The artist used a wide range of hues in her painting.

   Синонимыcastcolorshadetincturetingetinttone

2. Character or aspectC1formal

   A particular type or aspect of something, often used figuratively.

   Оттенок

   • The debate took on a political hue.
   • His speech had a distinct hue of optimism.
   • The novel explores the darker hues of human nature.

   Синонимыaspectcastcharactercomplexionnatureshadestampstripetingetonevariety