GeneratePalette()
Summary
Generates an array of gradually changing colors.
Syntax
colors_array = GeneratePalette(color c1, color c2, integer n, array options)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| c1 | Starting color |
| c2 | Ending color |
| n | Number of intermediate colors to generate |
| Option | Type | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| method | String | The method used to generate intermediate colors; supported methods are "HSV", "HLS" or "RGB" |
| spiral | String | The direction for interpolating the (cyclic) hue component in HSV or HLS methods; supported directions are:- "FORWARD" - increasing hue, wrapping around 360- "BACKWARD" - decreasing hue, wrapping around 0- "LONG" - use the direction which is larger than half the spectrum- "SHORT"- use the direction which is smaller than half the spectrum |
Returns
An array of (n + 2) gradually changing colors.
| Element | Type | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Color | c1, the input starting color |
| 2 through (n + 1) | Color | intermediate colors |
| (n + 2) | Color | c2, the input ending color |
Notes
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The default method is "HSV." The default direction is "SHORT."
Example
white = ColorRGB(65535, 65535, 65535)
red = ColorRGB(65535, 0, 0)
pink_palette = GeneratePalette(red, white, 8, )See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| ColorHSV() | Creates a color based on hue, saturation, and brightness |
| ColorHLS() | Creates a color based on hue, lightness, and saturation |
| ColorRGB() | Creates a color based on the amounts of red, green, and blue |