Understanding Hex Colors

Hex colors are one of the most common ways to define colors on the web. They use a six-character code made up of numbers (0–9) and letters (A–F) to represent the intensity of red, green, and blue.

For example:

• #FF0000 – Red
• #00FF00 – Green
• #0000FF – Blue
• #FFFFFF – White
• #000000 – Black

Each pair of characters represents a color channel:

• Red: #RR
• Green: #GG
• Blue: #BB

So the color #FF6B57 contains:

• Red: FF (255)
• Green: 6B (107)
• Blue: 57 (87)

Designers often create a small palette to keep projects visually consistent. A sample palette might include:

Purpose	Hex Code
Primary	#FF6B57
Background	#FAF7F0
Text	#222222
Highlight	#FFE08A
Secondary Text	#666666

When choosing colors, it’s important to maintain sufficient contrast for readability and accessibility. Dark text on a light background is generally easier to read, while accent colors should be used sparingly to draw attention without overwhelming the design.

Understanding hex colors is a fundamental skill for anyone working in web design, branding, illustration, or digital product development.