What is it called when you add white to a paint color?

When you add white to a paint color, you are lightening or tinting the color. This process is commonly referred to as “tinting” or “adding a tint.” The resulting color is often lighter and softer than the original hue, with varying degrees of intensity depending on the amount of white added. Tinting is a common technique used to create pastel shades or to adjust the brightness and tone of a paint color to better suit a particular space or aesthetic preference.