Shade

esprit

(ghost — see also ghost)

nuance

(variety of color)

nuance

(subtle variation in a concept)

ombre

(darkness where light is blocked)

ombre

(ghost — see also ghost)

store

(something that blocks light, particularly in a window)

ton

(variety of color)

faire de l'ombre

(to shield from light)

ombrager

(to shield from light)

tendre vers

(to vary slightly, particularly in color)