---
title: shadowColor
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: appkit/nscolor/shadowcolor
---

# shadowColor

The color to use for virtual shadows cast by raised objects on the screen.

## Declaration

```swift
class var shadowColor: NSColor { get }
```

## Return Value

Return Value The system color for the virtual shadows case by raised objects on the screen.

## Discussion

Discussion This method is invoked by shadow(withLevel:). For more information, see NSColor.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [shadow(withLevel:)](appkit/nscolor/shadow(withlevel:).md)

### Highlights and shadows

- [findHighlightColor](appkit/nscolor/findhighlightcolor.md)
- [highlightColor](appkit/nscolor/highlightcolor.md)