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# Color Constant

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# Color Constant

## Introduction

![Image: Color_Shader.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/r3d/cinema/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/Color_Shader.jpg)

*The Color Constant node outputs a given color.*

The *Color Constant* node is closely related to the *Color Maker* node. Here, too, a color value can be set and output, but only one color input is offered, via which an RGB color value including alpha can be connected.

## Inputs

### Color

The color that will be output. An Alpha component is also supported.\
You can also use the color controls offered in the *Attribute Manager* to configure color and alpha values.

## Outputs

### Out Color

The set color is output here.