Newbie Question about color values

[Mr Wayne]

I am very new to this and there are tutorials about how to change color but how do I know the numerical value of the color I want? What does this number represent?

Thanks

[J Allen]

Take a look here for some colors:

http://www.computerhope.com/htmcolor.htm


if you want to just use basic colors, just type the color name in the code. Like this:

body {background-color: #000000;}

or

body {background-color: red ;}


PS Dont forget to include a link to your site. :thumb

[denisegoldberg]

I prefer this color chart - http://www.december.com/html/spec/color.html.

Also, if you're trying to match a color you see on your screen, this is a great tool (and yes, it's free) - http://www.eltima.com/products/free-color-picker/.

--- Denise