COLORINGS is a term used to describe the various ways in which color can be applied to an object or surface. TINCTS (6 letters) is a term used to describe a color that has been mixed with white, black, or gray to create a lighter or darker shade. TONES (5 letters) is a term used to describe a color that has been mixed with gray to create a softer hue. TINTS (5 letters) is a term used to describe a color that has been mixed with white to create a lighter hue. DYES (4 letters) is a term used to describe a color that has been applied to an object or surface using a chemical solution.