# Welcome to the Highcharts Gantt JS (gantt) Options Reference

These pages outline the chart configuration options, and the methods and properties of Highcharts objects.

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# palette.light.highlightColor

Highlight color to be used as base for interpolated colors. For example, `var(--highcharts-highlight-color-60)` is a blend of the `highlightColor` and the `backgroundColor`, with a weight of 60% `highlightColor` and 40% `backgroundColor`.

Highlight colors are by default used for highlighted or active elements, like the zoom selection marker, clickable Stock Range Selector date input boxes, clickable drilldown labels and more.