CSS Color Names, Hex Codes & Palettes
Find a color, copy its code and see how to use it. Browse CSS color names, compare palettes, check text contrast and download solid backgrounds. Color inputs and calculations stay in your browser.
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Explore Standard Color Families
Browse verified CSS color families with mathematical conversions, contrast metrics, and harmonized palettes:
Pink Family
From near-white pastels to deep berry pinks: the pink-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Red Family
Crimson, firebrick, coral, salmon and tomato: the red-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Blue Family
Sky blue, steel blue, royal blue and navy: the blue-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Green Family
Green, lime, sea green, sage-toned and spring shades: the green-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Purple Family
Purple, indigo, violet, orchid, plum and lavender: the purple-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Orange Family
Orange, dark orange, orange red, salmon and peach tones: the orange-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Yellow Family
Yellow, gold, khaki and goldenrod tones: the yellow-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Brown Family
Brown, saddle brown, sienna, chocolate, tan and burlywood: the brown-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4.
Gray Family
Gray, dim gray, silver, gainsboro and slate tones: the gray-range named colors of W3C CSS Color 4 (also spelled grey).
Featured Deep Dive: Light Pink
Our inaugural in-depth color reference covers Light Pink (#FFB6C1), examining its W3C CSS specifications, cross-tool variations, and accessibility characteristics.
Light Pink (#FFB6C1)
Official W3C CSS named color lightpink. High luminance pastel tone with a WCAG AAA rating of 12.71:1 when paired with black text. Complete with format conversions, harmonious palettes, and downloadable background assets.
Core Features & Verification Standards
W3C Standards Compliance
All named CSS color parameters cite the W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 recommendation directly, separating official standards from third-party vendor variations.
WCAG 2.2 Contrast Audits
Mathematical contrast ratios evaluated against AA (4.5:1 / 3.0:1) and AAA (7.0:1 / 4.5:1) thresholds to ensure rigorous accessibility guidance.
Local Color Processing
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Sources: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (named colors and values); WCAG 2.2 (relative luminance and contrast formula).