Apply a shade or tint to text
1. Select the text you want to change.
2. On the Formatting toolbar, click the arrow next to the Font Color button.
3. Click Fill Effects.
4. In the Base Color list, click the color you want to use as the base color for the tint or shade.
5. Under Tint/Shade, click the tint or shade you want.
6. Click OK. Publisher will apply the tint or shade to the selected text and add it to the Font Color and Fill Color palettes.