Definitions for: Hue

[n] the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
[v] suffuse with color
[v] take on color or become colored; "In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey"

Webster (1913) Definition: Hue, n. [OE. hew, heow, color, shape, form, AS. hiw, heow;
akin to Sw. hy skin, complexion, Goth. hiwi form,
appearance.]
1. Color or shade of color; tint; dye. ``Flowers of all
hue.'' --Milton.

Hues of the rich unfolding morn. --Keble.

2. (Painting) A predominant shade in a composition of primary
colors; a primary color modified by combination with
others.

Hue, n. [OE. hue, huer, to hoot, shout, prob. fr. OF. hu
an exclamation.]
A shouting or vociferation.

Hue and cry (Law), a loud outcry with which felons were
anciently pursued, and which all who heard it were obliged
to take up, joining in the pursuit till the malefactor was
taken; in later usage, a written proclamation issued on
the escape of a felon from prison, requiring all persons
to aid in retaking him. --Burrill.

Synonyms: chromaticity, imbue, tinge

See Also: alter, change, color property, complexion, dye, pigment

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