smoketinted

Smoketinted is an adjective used to describe an object, surface, or light condition that bears a smoky color or tone. The tint resembles the diffused, gray-blue or brownish cast produced when smoke reduces transmission of light. Commonly applied to glass and lenses, smoketinted finishes can be created during manufacturing or through coatings and filters, and they are used to reduce glare, enhance privacy, or achieve a subdued aesthetic.

In photography and film, smoketinted effects may be achieved with filters or color grading to yield a cool, moody atmosphere and to soften contrast. In consumer products, sunglasses, car windows, and architectural glazing may be described as smoketinted when the glass has a visible smoky tint.

Origin: the term is a straightforward compound of smoke and tinted, and is used descriptively rather than as a formal technical standard.

Usage notes: the exact shade of smoketint can vary, from near-clear with a subtle gray cast to dark, nearly opaque.

Environmental contexts may describe smoke conditions as smoketinted when air quality features dense particulates that filter sunlight.