Background

Parameter Type
Description
Sets the color for the background in effects that display a background. For example, the background parameters determine the color to be used in a Fade to Color, Fade from Color, or Dip to Color effect.
Use of Controls
Other Options button
Opens the Windows Color dialog box or Macintosh Color Picker for precise color selection. For more information, see Using the Windows Color Dialog Box and Using the Macintosh Color Picker.

Hue

Identifies the background color. The Hue parameter is measured as values on a color wheel ranging from 0 to 255. The start (0) and ending (255) values are both red.

Sat (saturation)

Specifies the amount or intensity of the color. Values range from 0 to 255, where 0 is no chrominance and 255 is a fully saturated color.

Lum (luminance)

Specifies the brightness of the color. Values range from 0 to 255, where 0 is black and 255 is full brightness or white

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