hue
UK: hjuː | US: hjuː
n. a particular shade or tint of a color
n. the attribute of a color by which it is discernible as red, green, etc.
n. (archaic) appearance or aspect
The word "hue" originates from Old English hīw, meaning "form, appearance, color," which is derived from Proto-Germanic hiwją ("appearance, semblance"). Over time, its meaning narrowed to focus primarily on color attributes, though it retains an archaic sense of "appearance." The word’s simplicity reflects its ancient Germanic roots, with no further morphemic breakdown possible without violating spelling integrity.
The painting featured vibrant hues of blue and gold.
The sunset cast a warm hue over the landscape.
(Archaic) "In hue so to speak, the ghost resembled a living man."
The artist mixed pigments to achieve the perfect hue.
Autumn leaves display a rich hue of reds and oranges.