Hue

n.	1.	Color or shade of color; tint; dye. 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.
	1.	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.

Noun	1.	hue - the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength Synonyms: chromaticity
Verb	1.	hue - take on color or become colored; "In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey"
	2.	hue - suffuse with color Synonyms: tinge, imbue

(graphics)

hue - (Or "tint") The coordinate in the HSB colour model that determines the frequency of light or the position in the spectrum or the relative amounts of red, green and blue. Hue corresponds to the common definition of colour, e.g. "red", "orange", "violet" etc. The other coordinates are saturation and brightness.

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