# RGBfg

**RGBfg=r, g, b \{,index\}**

RGBfg has the same syntax and semantics as RGBbg except that it defines a foreground (text) color rather than a background color. The screen shot under RGBbg shows a custom foreground color for the first column. 

Originally, row colors (see _[Cformat](cformat.md)_ **C** and **c**) were drawn only from the A-Shell palette, and identified by the palette index numbers 0-15. You can define a custom color using RGBfg or RGBbg on the [RGB Color Index](rgbcolorindex.md) and then use it for a row foreground color by specifying the [RGB Color Index](rgbcolorindex.md).