Comment 2 for bug 1507674

Please attach a test case (Inkscape SVG file) to the bug report to allow further investigation.

Likely though a question about usage, not a bug (the color(s) of the original tile need to be 'Unset' in order to allow restyling of individual clones [1]).

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[1] http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Tiles-Color.html: «Two key points: First, the Fill and/or Stroke paint must be specified as 'Unset' (see the section called “Fill and Stroke Paint”). Second, an Initial color must be specified by using the Initial color of tiled clones dialog accessible by clicking on the color button next to the Initial Color label. Note that it is meaningless to have only a shift in Hue with a starting color of black or white. This is like trying to walk east from the North Pole. »