Árnyalat

Árnyalat is a Hungarian noun meaning shade, tint, or nuance. It denotes a subtle variation within a color family or, more generally, a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sensation. The term is rooted in the concept of shade or shadow.

In color theory and visual arts, an árnyalat refers to a specific variation of hue, lightness, or saturation. A color palette may contain many árnyalatok, ranging from light to dark or from cool to warm, each described as an árnyalat of a given color. In design, fashion, and photography the word is commonly used to discuss subtle differences between similar colors.

In language and humanities, árnyalatok describe nuances in meaning, tone, connotation, and interpretation. Writers and critics speak of the árnyalatok of a phrase or argument to acknowledge subtle distinctions that affect reader perception.

Plural form: árnyalatok.