shade
Definitions
A comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.
A color, especially with regard to how light or dark it is or as distinguished from one nearly like it.
A slight amount or degree of something.
Examples
We sat under the shade of a large oak tree to escape the midday sun.
The artist used a darker shade of blue to add depth to the painting.
Synonyms
Antonyms
light brightness sunlight illumination glare radiance brilliance