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HPCOLOR (System Variable)

Sets the default color for new hatches in the current drawing.

Type:String
Saved in:Drawing
Initial value:use current

Valid values include the following:

  • "." to use the current color set in the CECOLOR system variable
  • ByLayer or ByBlock
  • 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"

Values other than the "." (use current) value override the current color (CECOLOR).

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