# Cascade

How CSS decides which rule wins when rules disagree.

## What is the **cascade** in CSS?

The **cascade** is how CSS decides which rule wins when several set the same property on the same element. It weighs importance, specificity and the order the rules appear.

```css
p { color: gray; }
p { color: black; }   /* wins: same strength, comes later */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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