RGB Function (VisioShapeSheet)
Returns a value representing an index in the document's color palette. It specifies a color by its red, green, and blue components, where each is a number in the range 0 to 255, inclusive, or an expression that evaluates to such a number.
Syntax
RGB(red, green*,blue )
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| red |
Required |
Number |
The red component. |
| green |
Required |
Number |
The green component. |
| blue |
Required |
Nmber |
The blue component. |
Return value
Number
Remarks
If the color returned by the function does not already exist in the current document's color palette, it is added to the palette.
The following table lists some standard colors and their red, green, and blue values.
| Color | Red value | Green value | Blue value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Blue |
0 |
0 |
255 |
| Green |
0 |
255 |
0 |
| Cyan |
0 |
255 |
255 |
| Red |
255 |
0 |
0 |
| Magenta |
255 |
0 |
255 |
| Yellow |
255 |
255 |
0 |
| White |
255 |
255 |
255 |
Example 1
RGB(0,0,255)
Returns the index for the color blue.
Example 2
RGB(RED(Sheet.1!FillForegnd),120,0)
Returns the index for a color whose red component mirrors Sheet.1's fill foreground.