оттенок

This is the 5375th most frequent Russian word.


оттенок

Shade, hue, or nuance.


оттенок is used here to mean 'shade' or 'subtle hue' when describing the color.

На улице ясно и солнечно, но у неба есть лёгкий оттенок синего.

It's clear and sunny outside, but the sky has a slight shade of blue.


оттенок is used figuratively here to refer to a nuance or subtle quality of character in her voice.

Её голос имел тёплый оттенок заботы и нежности.

Her voice had a warm touch of care and tenderness.


оттенок is used here to refer to a specific variation or type of paint color.

Этот оттенок краски идеально подходит для оформления нашей комнаты.

This shade of paint is perfect for decorating our room.