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# init(named:)

Searches the available color lists array and returns the color list with the specified name.

```
init?(named name: NSColorList.Name)
```

## Parameters

`name`

The name of the color list to retrieve. This name must not include the “`.clr`” suffix.

## Return Value

The color list with the specified name or `nil` if no such color list exists.

## See Also

[`name`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColorList/name-swift.property)

The name of the color list.


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