In HTML, colors can be declared using various formats to specify the desired color. The most common ways to declare colors in HTML and CSS are.
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Color Names:
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HTML provides a set of predefined color names like
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Example:
<div style="color: red;">Text in red</div>
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HTML provides a set of predefined color names like
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Hexadecimal Notation:
- Hex codes use a combination of six characters (0-9 and A-F) preceded by a hash (#). These codes represent the intensity of red, green, and blue (RGB) in the color.
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Example:
<div style="color: #FFA500;">Text in orange</div>
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RGB Values:
- RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values represent a color by specifying the intensity of its red, green, and blue components using values between 0 and 255.
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Example:
<div style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Text in red using RGB</div>
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RGBA Values:
- Similar to RGB, RGBA includes an additional alpha channel that represents opacity. The alpha value ranges from 0 (fully transparent) to 1 (fully opaque).
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Example:
<div style="color: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.5);">Semi-transparent green text</div>
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HSL Values:
- HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) values define a color based on its hue (angle on the color wheel), saturation (intensity of the color), and lightness (amount of white or black mixed with the color).
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Example:
<div style="color: hsl(240, 100%, 50%);">Text in blue using HSL</div>
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HSLA Values:
- Similar to HSL, HSLA includes an alpha channel for controlling opacity.
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Example:
<div style="color: hsla(240, 100%, 50%, 0.7);">Semi-transparent blue text</div>
Each color format has its advantages. Hexadecimal notation is compact, RGB is explicit, and HSL provides a more intuitive way to work with colors based on human perception. The choice often depends on personal preference, requirements, or the tools being used to manipulate colors within HTML or CSS.
