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HPBACKGROUNDCOLOR (System Variable)

Sets the default background color for new hatch patterns in the current drawing.

Type:String
Saved in:Drawing
Initial value: None

Valid values include the following:

  • "None" or "." for no background color
  • AutoCAD Color Index (ACI): integer values from 1 to 255, or a color name from the first seven colors
  • True Colors: RGB or HSL values from 000 to 255 in the form "RGB:130,200,240"
  • Color Books: Text from standard color books, guides, or sets, for example "DIC COLOR GUIDE(R)$DIC 43"
Note: Each hatch object in a drawing can have a different background color.

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