How many named colors are there in HTML/CSS?

There are 140 named colors defined by the W3C CSS specification, ranging from basic colors like 'red' and 'blue' to more exotic names like 'rebeccapurple' and 'cornsilk'.

Can I use these color names directly in CSS?

Yes, all 140 color names are valid CSS color values and can be used anywhere you would use a HEX or RGB value in your stylesheets.

What are W3C color groups?

The W3C groups named colors into families such as Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Green, Blue/Cyan, White, and Gray/Black for easier reference.

How do I sort the colors by lightness or hue?

Use the Sort buttons at the top of the page to switch between sorting by name (alphabetical), lightness (dark to light), or hue (color wheel order).

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HTML Color Names Reference

Browse and search all 140 named HTML/CSS colors with HEX and RGB values.

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A complete reference for all 140 named HTML/CSS colors. Search by name, filter by hue range (reds, blues, greens, etc.), and sort by name, lightness, or hue. Click any color swatch to copy its name, HEX, or RGB value.

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1 Step 1: Browse the grid of color swatches showing name, HEX, and RGB values.
2 Step 2: Use the search box to filter colors by name.
3 Step 3: Use the hue filter buttons to narrow down by color family (reds, greens, blues, etc.).
4 Step 4: Click any swatch button to copy the color name, HEX value, or RGB value to clipboard.

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