Hue

  1. Colours!
  2. 1. Colour Introduction
  3. Important Terms
  4. Hue


A.k.a. shade, colouring

The hue is determined by the wave length of a colour, which makes it possible to distinguish between different colours.

A colour is generally characterized by the hue, but also by its lightness and saturation.

The wave length of visible light spans from approx. 400 - 700 nm. The following colours are perceived at the respective wave lenghts:

 

Hues
       
       
<strong>The spectrum colours</strong>      
       
<strong>Hue</strong>   <strong>Wave length</strong>  
       
Purple   400-420 nm  
Blue   420-490 nm  
Green   490-575 nm  
Yellow   575-585 nm  
Orange   585-650 nm  
Red   650-750 nm