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  Reference for Processing (BETA) version 91+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.  
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color()

   
Examples  
color c1 = color(102, 102, 0); 
fill(c1); 
noStroke(); 
rect(30, 20, 55, 55); 
Description   Creates colors for storing in variables of the color datatype. The parameters are interpreted as RGB or HSB values depending on the current colorMode(). The default mode is RGB values from 0 to 255 and therefore, the function call color(255, 204, 0) will return a bright yellow color. The color() function packs the information input through its parameters into a 32 bit number in the following order AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGBBBBBBBB where R is the red/hue value, G is green/saturation, and B is blue/brightness.

Color can also be created using hexadecimal notation. For example, "color(0, 102, 153)" is equivalent to "color(#006699)" and "color(0x006699)". To create a color with an alpha value using hexadecimal notation, it's necessary to use the "0x" prefix, for example "color(0xCC006699)", which is equivalent to "color(0, 102, 153, 204)". Note the alpha value is first in the hexadecimal notation and last in the RGB notation.
   
Syntax  
color(gray)
color(gray, alpha)
color(value1, value2, value3)
color(value1, value2, value3, alpha)
color(hex)
   
Parameters  
gray   int or float: number specifying value between white and black

alpha   int or float: relative to current color range

value1   int or float: red or hue values relative to the current color range

value2   int or float: green or saturation values relative to the current color range

value3   int or float: blue or brightness values relative to the current color range

hex   int: color value in hexadecimal notation (i.e. #FFCC00 or 0xFFCC00)

   
Returns   color
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   color
colorMode()
 
 






   
 
Updated: Fri Jul 15 16:35:34 PDT 2005
 
 








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