# CECOLOR System Variable [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The CECOLOR system variable is used to set color for new objects. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Strings | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | BYLAER | The following are valid value: BYLAYER or BYBLOCK; Index Color: an integer ranges from 1 to 255, or names of one of front seven colors; True Color: a RGB or HSL value ranges from 000 to 255, the format is "RGB: 000,000,000"Color Books: the standard PANTONE or customized color systems, DIC color books or RAL color sets. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/systemVariables/CECOLOR.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.