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# controlDarkShadowColor

The system color used for the dark edge of the shadow dropped from controls.

```
class var controlDarkShadowColor: NSColor { get }
```

## Return Value

Of the two dark borders that run along the bottom and right of controls, representing shadows, the color of the outer, darker border. For more information, see [`NSColor`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor).

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