Fundamentals
Hue
Hue is the pure, base name of a color — such as red, blue, or yellow — without any white, black, or gray added.
What does hue mean in art?
Hue refers to the basic identity of a color on the color wheel. When you add white to a hue, you get a tint. When you add black, you get a shade. When you add gray, you get a tone. Understanding hue helps young artists communicate about colors precisely.
Related Terms
Color Theory
Color theory is a set of principles used to understand how colors interact, combine, and affect emotions in art and design.
Tint
A tint is a color that has been lightened by adding white to it.
Shade
A shade is a color that has been darkened by adding black to it.
Color Wheel
The color wheel is a circular diagram that organizes colors by their relationship to one another — primary, secondary, and tertiary.