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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Plus, the vibrant seafoam hue is the perfect springy pop of color!
    Samantha Jones, womenshealthmag.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The pitch-black night sky lit up in fiery hues of crimson and tangerine.
    Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Cé Lumière is a clear nod to that album, hence the golden desert hue of the bottle.
    James Manso, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Between its 23 color options, you’re bound to find the right hue for you.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
  • Adding the dark gray hue to a living room is reported to raise the price of an offer by $1,755.
    Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 5 July 2023
  • The actress teetered the balance of color, texture, and hues quite well.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, the fact that it's finished in a unique rose gold hue means yours will never get lost in a sea of silver.
    Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The fresh, cranberry compote gives this drink a soft pink hue.
    Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 21 Aug. 2023
  • It’s tailored with a little bit of stretch and comes in a bunch of sophisticated hues, too — think apricot, olive, and soft lavender.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Shop it in 11 solid color options, ranging from classic black to bolder hues like pink.
    Kaylyn McKenna, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024

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