How many named colors does CSS support?

CSS supports 148 named colors, from basic colors (red, blue, green) to specific shades (cornflowerblue, darksalmon, mediumaquamarine). All modern browsers recognize these names.

How do I find the name of a HEX color?

Enter the HEX code into the Color Name Finder tool. It returns the closest CSS named color and the perceptual distance, so you know how close the match is.

Should I use named colors in CSS?

Named colors are fine for prototyping, but production stylesheets should use HEX, RGB, or HSL values (or CSS custom properties) for precision and consistency across design tools.

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