How to Use hue in a Sentence

hue

noun
  • 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
  • The look of the restaurant’s speakeasy evokes the black and gold hues of Incan gold mines.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
  • 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
  • It was tinged with the slightest hue of green and didn’t quite match my skin tone.
    Chloé Valentine Toscano, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • The deep green hue is also a fitting choice for those born in the spring.
    Vogue, 10 May 2022
  • For a pop of color opt for a small baguette bag in a hue like bright red.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024
  • 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
  • The seats and many of the surfaces are wrapped in upholstery that comes in your choice of hides and hues.
    Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Each nail except for the thumbs was painted in a navy blue hue.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Snag the cardigan in caramel, gray, navy, and five other warm hues.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the Aria K2 926 speakers have an ash hue to match.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 May 2022
  • As with so much else, no one knows the source of these breathtaking hues.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
  • With bright red lights soaking the stage in a fiery hue, Roan belted out the record at full force.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the plant vapor scatters blue light from the sky, the fog often takes on a blue hue.
    Susan Glaser, cleveland, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Plus, the vibrant seafoam hue is the perfect springy pop of color!
    Samantha Jones, womenshealthmag.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The rich hue appears on everything from the walls to the plush carpet.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2022
  • Add warm dimension to the go-to look with hazelnut hues.
    Lillian Chen, Seventeen, 21 June 2023
  • The long billowy sleeves and burgundy hue will take you into the late fall months in style.
    Emma Guillen, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • On the outside, their hue is a mix between yellow and green.
    Chandra Fleming, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The bright pink hue is still a cause for concern in the surrounding ecosystem.
    Rebecca Carballo, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Opt for this 100% cotton trench pick in a classic beige-khaki hue to get the look.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
  • 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 days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning a golden hue.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Once the eclipse starts, the full moon will take on a reddish hue and begin to look like a chunk has been taken out from one side, NASA said.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025

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