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CSS Property
color
TypographySets the foreground color of an element's text and text decorations.
Syntax
color: value;
Example
color: #3dffa0;
Common use cases
- Setting text color
- Theming with CSS custom properties
- Accessible contrast ratios
Practical developer insight
color is inherited — set it once on body and it cascades down. Always check contrast ratio against background for accessibility (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text).