Synonyms for Tincture (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an indication that something has been present):
shadow, trace, vestigeWordNet sense 2 (a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color):
shade, tint, toneWordNet sense 3 (fill, as with a certain quality):
impregnate, infuse, instillFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit