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CSS

Hexadecimal colors / keywords colors

Is there is any advantages to use hexadecimal values over keywords ? for instance :

1- color : white;
2- color: #fff; 

since white is a clear value should i say white or use hexadecimal, is there is any advantage ?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points

There's no difference at all in the appearance they create, but the name might improve readability by invoking a mental image where the number value might not.

Thx steven