You can create colors using the Windows System or the Macintosh System dialog boxes, instead of using the Color Mixer and Swatches panel.

To pick a color from the system color picker:

  1. Click any color box.
  2. Select Windows OS or Mac OS from any color pop-up window Options menu.

    The system color swatches are displayed in the pop-up window.

  3. Select a color from the system color picker.

    The color becomes the new stroke or fill color.

For information on adding a color to the Swatches panel from the color picker, see Customizing the Swatches panel.