Synonyms for shade

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body (noun)

• shadiness
• shadowiness

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color (noun)

• tint
• tincture
• tone

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude (noun)

• nuance
• nicety
• subtlety
• refinement

a slight amount or degree of difference (noun)

• tad

a mental representation of some haunting experience (noun)

• ghost
• spook
• wraith
• specter
• spectre

a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view (noun)

• lampshade

cast a shadow over (verb)

• shadow

represent the effect of shade or shadow on (verb)