# init(color:size:) Initializes a single-color sprite node. ``` convenience init(color: NSColor, size: CGSize) ``` ## Parameters `color` The color for the resulting sprite node. `size` The size of the sprite node in points. ## Return Value A newly initialized sprite node. ## Discussion Although textured nodes are the most common way to use the [`SKSpriteNode`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKSpriteNode) class, you can also create sprite nodes without a texture. The behavior of the class changes when the node lacks a texture: - The sprite node that is returned from this method has its [`texture`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKSpriteNode/texture) property set to `nil`. - There is no texture to stretch, so the [`centerRect`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKSpriteNode/centerRect) parameter is ignored. - There is no colorization step; the [`color`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKSpriteNode/color) property is used as the sprite’s color. - The sprite node’s [`alpha`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKNode/alpha) component is used to determine how it is blended into the buffer. Listing 1 shows how to create a red sprite node `100 x 100` points in size. Listing 1. Creating a non-textured sprite node ```swift let node = SKSpriteNode(color: .red, size: CGSize(width: 100, height: 100)) ``` --- 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)