| Bits 0 – 3 | Action to perform |
|---|---|
| 0 | Replace colour on screen |
| 1 | OR the colour on screen |
| 2 | AND the colour on screen |
| 3 | EOR the colour on screen |
| 4 | NOT the colour on screen |
| 5 | Leave colour on screen |
| 6 | BIC the colour on screen |
| 7 | OR NOT the colour on screen |
If bit 3 is set, i.e. the range from 8 to 15, the lower bits means the same, but the background colour is transparent.