Kind of shade fellow wears (6)
I believe the answer is:
humane
'kind' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'shade fellow wears' is the wordplay.
'shade' becomes 'hue' (both can mean a colour).
'fellow' becomes 'man' (fellow can mean a man).
'wears' is an insertion indicator.
'hue' going around 'man' is 'HUMANE'.
'of' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for humane that I've seen before include "Characterised by kindness" , "Kind and merciful" , "Showing compassion or consideration for others" , "Compassionate, benevolent" , "Kindly and compassionate" .)