Definition of hue

The word "hue" Originates from the Old English word "hēaw" which means "color" or "tint." The Old English word evolved into "hyge" in Middle English during the 13th century, which had a double meaning of "hue" and "smell." The usage of "hue" as a synonym for color is believed to have developed in the late 14th century or early 15th century, likely at the same time as other words derived from the color spectrum, such as "chrome" (meaning brightness) and "tonality" (meaning the lighter or darker shades of a color). Interestingly, "hue" also shares its origin with the word "hyacinth," which means a type of blue flower, and "hygeia," which is the ancient Greek goddess of health and hygiene. The similarity in the root word can be traced back to the Old English word "hēaw," which had extensive usage in Anglo-Saxon literature.