HUES Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

hues

noun

plural of hue

as in shades

a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished decorated the room in hues of blue and green

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Recent Examples of hues No colors within this shade family can do it quite as effortlessly as smoky sage and olive, two hues the designer says can work in just about anywhere and with any application. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Shop them packs of 16, 20, or 24 in warm white for a cozy glow or color-changing lights that fade between six different hues. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 To accompany the color announcement, the paint company also released its 2027 Color Trends Palette, a collection of 21 complementary hues, including Grounded. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than synthetic dyes, General Mills is using colors derived from sources including fruits and vegetables, as well as spices such as turmeric and paprika, to maintain the familiar hues of its cereals. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Instead of absorbing light, these arrangements bend and scatter wavelengths in ways that only allow certain hues to remain visible. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 The walls, doors, moldings, and ceilings are now bathed in three different warm hues that envelop the spaces seamlessly, creating a chromatic narrative more akin to a painting than a sleek, big-city apartment. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026 There are so many fun hues to pick from within all of the sneaker styles. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 From the most delicate shades of baby pink to the liveliest hues of fuchsia, every shade of pink shines better when mixed with white, a neutral that never steals the spotlight. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

One of the shades featured in the palette is Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, a smoky jade that strikes the perfect balance between blue and green.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Her hair, styled in loose waves beneath a brown pillbox hat, appeared several shades lighter than the rich brunette hue she has long been known for.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shades

Noun

For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
For fall 2026, specifically, Schwartz says his clients are looking for richer, darker tones without sacrificing shine, softness, and movement.

— Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

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