[differently coloured] or [different-colour]

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[differently coloured] or [different-colour]

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(1) I like to wear differently coloured hats.

(2) I like to wear different-colour hats.

I am not sure which one is correct. Please help me. Thank you.
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Re: [differently coloured] or [different-colour]

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Of the two #1, although 'hats of different colours' would be more idiomatic.
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