saving color in a variable in java?

Question

I am trying to create a variable to store a color in, either red or blue. i have already imported java.awt. This is what i have, but it won't compile...

Color color = new Color(Color.blue);

Answer 1

Color.blue is a static instance of Color that is set to the color blue. You don't need to instantiate a new Color object to use it, just say:

Color color = Color.blue;