Web Safe Colors
Browse all 216 web-safe colors that display consistently across all browsers and devices. Click to copy HEX codes. Free
How to Use Web Safe Colors
- Browse the palette: Scroll through the grid of 216 web-safe colors that display consistently across all devices.
- Click a color: Click on any color swatch to copy its HEX code to your clipboard.
- Use in your CSS: Paste the copied HEX code directly into your stylesheets for guaranteed cross-browser consistency.
About Web Safe Colors
Web Safe Colors is a visual grid/palette of 216 colors that look exactly the same across all old and new monitors and devices.
- Historical Standard: In the era of 8-bit color displays, these colors ensured graphics wouldn't distort.
- Fallback Colors: Used in modern design as fallback colors or for achieving retro design aesthetics.
- Easy Picking: Look at the grid, click a color, and use it directly without worrying about exact values.
Acts as a reference chart for vintage design and projects requiring broad compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are web-safe colors?
Web-safe colors are 216 colors that display identically on all monitors and browsers. They use values of 00, 33, 66, 99, CC, FF for each RGB channel.
Are web-safe colors still relevant?
Modern displays support millions of colors, but web-safe colors remain useful for retro designs, accessibility, and ensuring cross-platform consistency.
How do I use them?
Click on any color in the palette to copy its HEX code. Use it directly in your CSS code for guaranteed color consistency.