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How to choose the perfect background color for a website?

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Angela Gray63 Angela Gray63 MemberOP
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#1 ·
Hey there...
I've run into a bit of a snagπŸ˜›.
So, I'm currently laying out a website and I need to set a specific background color. The issue is that none of the standard HTML color codes are giving me an exact match, so it just looks off against my image. Is there any way around this? (Like, can I somehow extract the exact color directly from the image itself?)
Thanks! 😁
silentsailor5 silentsailor5 Member
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joined Mar 2009
#2 ·
You should place the code provided below within the head section of your website. If you find that you would like to adjust the background colorβ€”which I have currently set to greenβ€”simply swap out the #00FF33 hex code for whichever color you prefer; you can find a comprehensive list of options here.
Code:
<style type="text/css">
body {
background-color: #00FF33;
}
</style>

I must gently remind you once more that we have a dedicated sub-forum specifically for 'Web Design,' and it would be much appreciated if you could post your inquiries there, as this particular section is reserved for technical support regarding our American forums.
Angela Gray63 Angela Gray63 MemberOP
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#3 ·
Look, I know what I'm doing... I can build an entire website from scratch, but I've got this one image with a specific shade, and none of these hex codes are hitting the mark. It just won't match perfectly.
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Raymond Campbell35 Raymond Campbell35 Member
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joined Jan 2008
#4 ·
1.) Could you maybe convert that over to a PDF? It's just for web design. 😁

2.) So, basically, you take the image you've got, toss it into Photoshop, and then use the Color Picker to grab that exact shade from the photo. Once you have the hex code, just paste it wherever it needs to go.
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silentsailor5 silentsailor5 Member
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#5 ·
Angela Gray63 said:I am well aware of how that works... I can build an entire website from scratch, but I am currently stuck with an image that features a specific shade which simply isn't included in any of these hex codes, so nothing seems to match correctly.
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In that case, you could just use the Eyedropper tool to pick that exact color and check its specific code.
Angela Gray63 Angela Gray63 MemberOP
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joined Jun 2009
#6 ·
Thanks to everyone, especially Raymond Campbell35... thanks again. Cheers!
Angela Gray63 Angela Gray63 MemberOP
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#7 ·
Well, now I’m stuck. For some reason, I can't find the Color Picker anywhere in my toolbar...
Angela Gray63 Angela Gray63 MemberOP
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joined Jun 2009
#8 ·
Oh, I see... thanks for pointing that out. Much appreciated. =)

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