# Standard colors Retrieve the standard color objects for common colors like red, blue, green, black, white, and more. ## Discussion For design guidance, see [Human Interface Guidelines](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/macos/visual-design/color#system-colors). ## Topics ### Adaptable system colors [`systemBlue`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemBlue) Returns a color object for blue that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemBrown`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemBrown) Returns a color object for brown that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemCyan`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemCyan) Returns a color object for cyan that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemGray`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemGray) Returns a color object for gray that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemGreen`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemGreen) Returns a color object for green that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemIndigo`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemIndigo) Returns a color object for indigo that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemMint`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemMint) Returns a color object for mint that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemOrange`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemOrange) Returns a color object for orange that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemPink`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemPink) Returns a color object for pink that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemPurple`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemPurple) Returns a color object for purple that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemRed`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemRed) Returns a color object for red that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemTeal`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemTeal) Returns a color object for teal that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. [`systemYellow`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/systemYellow) Returns a color object for yellow that automatically adapts to vibrancy and accessibility settings. ### Transparent color [`clear`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/clear) Returns a color object whose grayscale and alpha values are both `0.0`. ### Fixed colors [`black`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/black) Returns a color object whose grayscale value is `0.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`blue`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/blue) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `0.0`, `0.0`, `1.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`brown`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/brown) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `0.6`, `0.4`, `0.2` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`cyan`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/cyan) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `0.0`, `1.0`, `1.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`darkGray`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/darkGray) Returns a color object whose grayscale value is `1/3` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`gray`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/gray) Returns a color object whose grayscale value is `0.5` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`green`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/green) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `0.0`, `1.0`, `0.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`lightGray`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/lightGray) Returns a color object whose grayscale value is `2/3` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`magenta`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/magenta) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `1.0`, `0.0`, `1.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`orange`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/orange) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `1.0`, `0.5`, `0.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`purple`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/purple) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `0.5`, `0.0`, `0.5` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`red`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/red) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `1.0`, `0.0`, `0.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. [`white`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/white) Returns a color object whose grayscale and alpha values are both `1.0`. [`yellow`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/yellow) Returns a color object whose RGB value is `1.0`, `1.0`, `0.0` and whose alpha value is `1.0`. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)