What are CSS named colors?
In CSS and most design tools, you can use a human-readable color name like "Tomato" instead of a HEX code (like #FF6347). These names are defined in the web standard (the CSS Color Module), so they're recognized consistently across browsers and design tools.
How do you read a HEX code?
A HEX code follows the format "#RRGGBB," where each pair of digits represents the amount of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) in hexadecimal (00-FF). For example, #FF0000 is pure red, #000000 is black, and #FFFFFF is white.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does every color have a name?
No β the CSS standard defines only about 140 named colors. This page lists 25 of the most commonly used ones.
Are there more color names planned?
Yes, this reference may be expanded over time to cover more of the standard CSS color names.