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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda
2,720 Points
Posted by Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda
2,720 Points

Hi, how can I set color to "lightslategrey" in challege, which cannot be approved also in hex?

Hi,

I'm just doing a challenge with css properties. I have a taks about add selector of "paragraph" and property color to value "lightslategrey". But challenge cannot approve it also in hex.

p { color: lightslategrey; // I did also #778899;  }

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

body {
  text-align: center; 
}

p {
  color: lightslategrey;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header>
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <p>
      Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
    </p>
    <a href="#">Find out more</a>
    <div>
      <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
      <p>
        As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    <div>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The challenge does accept either answer.

But since the instructions specifically say to use the word lightslategrey, it would be best to use that setting.

Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda
2,720 Points
Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda
2,720 Points

Hi, thank you, I tried a fewtimes yesterday, but there was a error. I've just tried again and it works now. Thank you.