Properties of color

Tint

A lighter version of a color, generally equal to "adding white".

Orange circle with arrow pointing to a lighter orange circle, demonstrating its tint

How it affects UI design

Tints are utilized in creating color scales. They provide higher or lower contrast colors for various UI applications like text, borders, or backgrounds.

Sources:

  1. Linda Holtzschue (2017). Understanding color: an introduction for designers. 5th edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pages 86-87
  2. Mary Stewart (2006). Launching the imagination: a comprehensive guide to basic design. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill. Pages 384