Question

I would like to copy colors between elements in the Interface Builder or define them using RGB values. For example, I’d like to copy the background color of a button to another button without duplicating the button.

Alternatively, entering exact RGB codes in Interface Builder would suffice; that way I can make sure my buttons have the exact same color.

Currently I only know how to do this programmatically, but surely there is a way to do it in Interface Builder?

Answer 1

To set RGB value in IB you should

1. Click on corresponding element in Inspector window to invoke “Colors” dialog (e.g. Background color, text color etc)
2. On the toolbar choose the “Sliders” icon
3. Choose “RGB Sliders” in combo box.

Now you should be able to set RGB values for the color.

Sorry, I don’t know if it is possible to copy color values between different elements easily…