Hex Color Codes

The trouble with color names is that they can be very subjective. Call something "blue," and some might picture "sky blue" while others envision "cobalt." However, with coding, precision is required. As a result, when using HTML, colors are identified using a unique number, a Hex color code.

 

Examples

#d1fbe9, #a8dac3, #80ae99, #69927f, #4e635a  

 

When exploring HTML in Canvas, there will be many opportunities use a color's Hex code to customize color in the HTML editor [1] or for font color in the Rich Content Editor [2]:

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Ways to Find a Hex Color Code

Eye Dropper Chrome Extension

The Eye Dropper Chrome Extension Links to an external site. allows you to hover your cursor over any color on a webpage and generate the Hex color code for use in Canvas.

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Adobe Color

Find pre-made color pallets or make your own using Adobe Color Links to an external site..

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