background_tint will now only applies to background image

clarify docs accordingly. It makes no sense for it to apply on
background_opacity < 1 windows, since we cant actually blend properly
with whats behind our window, only the compositor can do that. Most
decent compositors have ways to do that: macOS, KDE, Hyprland to name
some.
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@ -1671,8 +1671,7 @@ opt('background_tint', '0.0',
long_text='''
How much to tint the background image by the background color. This option
makes it easier to read the text. Tinting is done using the current background
color for each window. This option applies only if :opt:`background_opacity` is
set and transparent windows are supported or :opt:`background_image` is set.
color for each window. This option applies only if :opt:`background_image` is set.
Note that when using :ref:`auto_color_scheme` this option is overridden by the color scheme file and must be set inside it to take effect.
'''
)