dyestuff vs hue

dyestuff

noun
  • Any soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etc. 

hue

noun
  • A color, or shade of color; tint; dye. 

  • A character; aspect. 

  • The characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color, for instance red, yellow, green, cyan, blue or magenta. 

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