Create a new color in MacDraft 8 using the Swatches panel / palette. Click the button and choose Color. Select the color you want using the various options in the Colors dialog. Once chosen you can close the dialog and use the Properties panel / palette to apply the new color to your selection or applying it directly from the swatches panel / palette by right clicking (ctrl click) the new color. You can also delete the selected color using the button. In addition you can duplicate and edit a selected color by clicking the button and choosing the desired option.