If you are trying to make your web page a bit more colorful, you are going to need to know how to input a color code. There are three major methods to set color. In the Generic form you simply input the name of each color. There are 16 basic colors in the generic set, basically the colors you would find in a crayon box. The next system is RGB values. This stands for Red, Green, and Blue. Each can have a value between 0 and 255 that will give you a different shade of each color. RGB values are not recommended for web design because non-IE browsers do not support the RGB code. The last system is known as Hexadecimal. These hex codes, also known as color codes, are signals that your browser will understand. Once you know the color code you want it is simple to copy and paste it into the HTML code, changing the color of your background, font, or border.

The links below provide great resources on finding color codes for your web site.

Color Picker: A great tool for picking the perfect shade. You can use the slide bar to pick the color and shade, then the hex code pops up at the bottom.

Color Chart: Choose your color code based upon a chart with colors across the entire spectrum.

Non-Dithering Colors: Use these charts to find colors that will show up the same on all browsers and resolution settings. 

How to Understand Color Codes: A great article by Stephen Philbin that explains how to mix and create new codes.

Ultimate HTML Color HEX Code List: From the wonderful people over at colourlovers.com comes a fantastic resource where you can find any color you ever wanted.

Color Converter: Get a preview of what your background will look like before changing the color codes.

CSS Color Chart: Find color keywords or numbers needed for CSS.

Scrollbar Colors: Learn the HTML code for changing your scrollbar colors.

HTML Color Coding System: Another great tutorial on the code for HTML colors using the hexadecimal system, rgb colors and all other web-safe colors.

Color Codes Matching Chart: Convert RGB, HTML hex, Pantone and CMYK.

Hex Code Explanation: Explore the reason behind the 6-digit representation of color known as "hex codes".

Generating Colors in HTML: A great page from the University of Texas that explains the process of producing colors in both HTML and CSS.

When printing a web page using a inkjet cartridge or a color laser toner cartridge it is important to first calibrate the printer. Extensive documentation can be found from the printer manufacture to help you with this. 

This was written by Printerinks.com, your home for printer inks and laser toner.