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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Color Values Review

Posted by Welcome Julius
Welcome Julius
9,076 Points

how can we abbreviate the hex value #cc7733?

how can we abbreviate the hex value #cc7733 it keeps giving bummer

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

When all 3 color values are "doubles", you can abbreviate the whole code using only one digit for each color (for a total of 3 in the code instead of 6).

So for example, if the full hex code is #99AA22, you can abbreviate it as #9A2.

Welcome Julius
Welcome Julius
9,076 Points
Welcome Julius
Welcome Julius
9,076 Points

I still don't get it

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

I added an example to my answer.