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# usingColorSpaceName(_:device:)

Creates a new color object for the same color, but in the specified color space and specific to the provided device.

```
func usingColorSpaceName(_ name: NSColorSpaceName?, device deviceDescription: [NSDeviceDescriptionKey : Any]?) -> NSColor?
```

## Parameters

`name`

The name of the color space containing the new `NSColor` object. If `colorSpace` is `nil`, the most appropriate color space is used.

`deviceDescription`

The device description. Device descriptions can be obtained from windows, screens, and printers with the `deviceDescription` method.

    If     `deviceDescription`     is     `nil`    , the current device (as obtained from the currently lockFocus’ed view’s window or, if printing, the current printer) is used.

## Return Value

The new NSColor object or `nil` if the specified conversion cannot be done.

## See Also

[`colorSpaceName`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/colorSpaceName)

The name of the color space associated with the color.


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