hue hue /ˈhjuː/

noun

1. () The quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength  ( chromaticity , hue )
   the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
     The painting was filled with vibrant hues of red, blue, and yellow.
   The painting was filled with vibrant hues of red, blue, and yellow.
   

verb

1. Suffuse with color  ( hue , imbue )
   suffuse with color
   
2. Take on color or become colored  ( hue )
   take on color or become colored
    In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey
   In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey