DATA Step Graphics Interface Dictionary

COLREP

Finds the color name associated with a color index

Operating States:	SGOP
Return Codes:	0, 4, 86, 87

Syntax
Description
Argument Definitions
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Syntax

CALL GASK('COLREP', color-index, color, return-code-variable);

Description

The GASK('COLREP', . . . ) routine returns the predefined SAS color name associated with a color index. GASK('COLREP', . . . ) searches for the current color assigned to a color index in the following order:

the color selected by the GSET('COLREP', . . . ) function.
the COLORS= graphics option. If color-index is 2, the routine returns the second color from the color list of the COLORS= graphics option.
the device's default color list found in the device entry. If color-index is 2, the routine returns the second color from the default color list.

See SAS Color Names and RGB Values in the SAS Registry for a list of SAS predefined color names.

Argument Definitions

color-index	numeric constant; indicates the color index for which you want to check the color. Valid values are 1 to 256, inclusive.
color	character variable name; returns the color name associated with color-index.
return-code-variable	numeric variable name; returns the return code of the routine call.