1 (hue, as opposed to achromatic colours) : hue, shade, blee. ( 2 human skin tone as an indicator of race or ethnicity) : colour of oneâs skin, complexion, blee, ethnicity, race. ( 3 interest, especially in a selective area) : interest. ( 4 dark tincture) : stain. ( 5 standard or banner) : banner, standard.