diff --git a/graphics/java/android/graphics/drawable/BitmapDrawable.java b/graphics/java/android/graphics/drawable/BitmapDrawable.java
index a028f90928ebf..fe08f4b2ce9e5 100644
--- a/graphics/java/android/graphics/drawable/BitmapDrawable.java
+++ b/graphics/java/android/graphics/drawable/BitmapDrawable.java
@@ -602,6 +602,16 @@ public class BitmapDrawable extends Drawable {
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the tint mode for this drawable, or {@code null} if none set.
+     *
+     * @return the tint mode for this drawable, or {@code null} if none set
+     * @hide
+     */
+    public Mode getTintMode() {
+        return mBitmapState.mTintMode;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Ensures the tint filter is consistent with the current tint color and
      * mode.