pig·ment 
/ˈpɪgmənt/ noun
plural pig·ments /ˈpɪgmənt/ noun 1 : a natural substance that gives color to animals and plants [count] ▪ Chlorophyll is a group of green pigments. ▪ Melanin is a pigment that gives color to skin and fur. [noncount] ▪ Albinos lack normal skin pigment. 2 : a substance that gives color to something else [count] ▪ Pigments are used to give color to paint, ink, and plastic. [noncount] ▪ Red pigment is mixed into the ink.
— pig·ment·ed /ˈpɪgˌmɛntəd/ adjective
▪ dark pigmented skin ▪ pigmented paints
/ˈpɪgˌmɛntəd/ adjective ▪ dark pigmented skin ▪ pigmented paints
