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# highlightColor

The color to use as a virtual light source on the screen.

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

## Return Value

The system color for the virtual light source on the screen.

## Discussion

This method is invoked by the [`highlight(withLevel:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/highlight(withLevel:)) method. For more information, see [`NSColor`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor).

## See Also

[`highlight(withLevel:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/highlight(withLevel:))

Creates a new color object that represents a blend between the current color and the highlight color.


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