# Named color

A color CSS knows by name, like teal or tomato.

## What is a **named color**?

A **named color** is one of about 140 colors CSS knows by name, like `red`, `teal` or `rebeccapurple`.

```css
.badge { background: gold; color: black; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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