Understanding HTML Colors

Colors are fundamental to web design, allowing developers to customize the look and feel of their websites. HTML provides various methods for specifying colors, enabling precise control over text, backgrounds, borders, and other visual elements.

Color Formats

HTML supports several formats for defining colors:

• Named Colors: HTML defines a set of 140 predefined color names, such as red, blue, green, etc. These names can be used directly in CSS.
• Hexadecimal Notation: Colors can be represented using hexadecimal values, which consist of a pound sign (#) followed by six characters representing the red, green, and blue (RGB) components of the color.
• RGB Values: Colors can also be defined using RGB values, specifying the intensity of red, green, and blue components on a scale from 0 to 255.
• HSL Values: HTML5 introduced support for specifying colors using HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) values, offering more intuitive control over color properties.

Applying Colors

Colors can be applied to HTML elements using CSS properties such as color for text color and background-color for background color. Additionally, colors can be used for borders, outlines, shadows, and other visual effects.

Example

Here's an example demonstrating the use of colors in HTML:

Color Palette

Explore a color palette to inspire your web design:

These are just a few examples of colors you can use in your web design. Feel free to experiment with different colors and combinations to create a unique and visually appealing website!

Color Picker

Use the color picker below to choose your custom color:

Animated Examples

Check out these animated examples to see colors in action: