title: Is there a python-pptx function that is able to read the background color of a table cell?
body: <p>I'm trying to read the background color of a cell in a table in a pptx file with python-pptx module, but I am only able to set a <code>_Cell</code>'s fill property, not able to read a value from it.   </p>
  
  <p>I tried reading <code>fill.back_color</code>, but they were all (255,255,255) after doing <code>fill.patternize()</code> as the output suggests. What am I doing wrong? Or should I use another package?</p>
  
  <p>My pptx file was not made with python.</p>