# System Colors

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After some actions, the dot2 gives you directly feedback in color form.

The following examples will explain it.

## Gray Color

![](/img/dot2/dot2_systemcolors_grey_1-2-69380e.png)

_Figure 1: Gray color_

Gray color indicates a not selected object. It is the default color.

## Yellow Color

![](/img/dot2/dot2_gettingstarted_controllingdimmers_02_1-2-735c64.png)

_Figure 2: Yellow color_

Yellow color indicates a selected object, e.g. fixture or group.

## Red Color

![](/img/dot2/dot2_gettingstarted_programmer_01_1-0-e8f0b1.png)

_Figure 3: Red color_

Red color indicates that this value comes from the programmer and you can store it, e.g. [preset type bar](/dot2/key_widget_presettypebar/) or [fixtures sheet view](/dot2/key_viewitem_fixture/).

## Purple Color

![](/img/dot2/dot2_systemcolors_purple_1-2-77613c.png)

_Figure 4: Purple color_

Purple color indicates a running effect in the [fixtures view](/dot2/key_viewitem_fixture/) or in the [title bar](/dot2/key_title_bar/) of the preset types if the low or high values are visible for effects. In the preset pools it indicates a stored effect.