diff --git a/src/core/graphics/Graphics.js b/src/core/graphics/Graphics.js
index d9ceae8..c895573 100644
--- a/src/core/graphics/Graphics.js
+++ b/src/core/graphics/Graphics.js
@@ -775,7 +775,6 @@
     // if the tint has changed, set the graphics object to dirty.
     if (this._prevTint !== this.tint) {
         this.dirty = true;
-        this._prevTint = this.tint;
     }
 
     // this code may still be needed so leaving for now..