tinge

(noun) a slight but appreciable amount. Synonyms: touch, hint, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon. Example: "This dish could use a touch of garlic."

(noun) a pale or subdued color. Synonyms: undertone.

(verb) affect as in thought or feeling. Synonyms: color, colour, distort. Examples: "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case." "The sadness tinged his life."

(verb) color lightly. Synonyms: tint, tinct, touch. Examples: "Her greying hair was tinged blond." "The leaves were tinged red in november."