expression.TintAndShade
expression Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list.
Remarks
You can enter a number from -1 (darkest) to 1 (lightest) for the TintAndShade property, 0 (zero) being neutral.
Example
This example creates a new shape in the active document, sets the fill color, and lightens the color shade.
Sub NewTintedShape()
Dim shpHeart As Shape
Set shpHeart = ActiveDocument.Pages(1).Shapes _
.AddShape(Type:=msoShapeHeart, Left:=150, _
Top:=150, Width:=250, Height:=250)
With shpHeart.Fill.ForeColor
.CMYK.SetCMYK Cyan:=255, Magenta:=28, Yellow:=0, Black:=0
.TintAndShade = 0.3
End With
End Sub