Definitions and Examples of chromatic, colored, hued
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to or produced by color.
Example
The painting was a chromatic masterpiece, with vibrant colors that popped off the canvas.
colored
Having color; not black and white.
Example
The colored pencils were perfect for drawing a rainbow.
Having a particular shade or tint of color.
Example
The sky was a beautiful hued orange as the sun set over the horizon.
Key Differences: chromatic vs colored vs hued
- 1Chromatic refers to anything related to color, while colored specifically means something is not black and white.
- 2Colored is a complementary antonym to nonchromatic, while chromatic and hued are gradable antonyms.
- 3Hued is a more specific term than chromatic, as it describes a particular shade or tint of color.
Effective Usage of chromatic, colored, hued
- 1Art and Design: Use these antonyms to describe colors and hues in art and design projects.
- 2Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of light and color in science experiments.
- 3Everyday Life: Use these antonyms to describe the colors of objects in everyday life, such as clothing or home decor.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonchromatic describe things that have color or hue. Chromatic refers to anything related to color, colored specifically means something is not black and white, and hued is a more specific term that describes a particular shade or tint of color. These antonyms can be used in art and design, science, and everyday life to describe colors and hues.
