Tint
A hue with white added — a lighter, softer version of the same colour.
Technical definition
Produced by increasing lightness while holding hue constant; often reduces perceived saturation as a side effect.
Common confusion
Tint is the opposite of shade, not a synonym for it — a common mix-up.
Example
Baby pink is a tint of red.
Why it matters
Distinguishing tint from shade avoids miscommunication when describing a lighter vs. darker version of a colour.
Related terms
Sources
- Colourwise editorial synthesis — Colourwise