Can't apply tint or spot color to graphic

I have a grayscale, 1-layer graphic in a layout that will not let me apply a tint or spot color.
I must be missing something basic here.
ID CS2

If there's any transparency, it won't work.
Otherwise, make sure you're doing this properly.
Select the graphic with the direct selection tool (white arrow) and then
apply the color or
Drag the color from the swatches panel onto the graphic.
Bob

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