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CSS Compass Basics Compass Helper Functions Compass Helper Functions Review

Posted by Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy
21,150 Points

I need help understanding this please!?

Quiz question 5 of 5 Fill in the blank below.

Write a color helper that darkens the color "blue" by mixing it with 15% black.

background:shade ($base , 15% );

What am i doing wrong hear ?

1 Answer

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Sean,

The color should be "blue' not $base

background: shade(blue, 15%);

Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy
21,150 Points

Thanks!