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