CSS Background-Color Property

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Description

Sets the background color for the element. Extends to, but not including, the margins.

Syntax

background-color: [value] ;

Possible values

  • color
  • transparent
  • inherit

Initial Value

Transparent

Applies To

All elements

Inherited

No

Media

Visual

Example

H1 {background-color: #9C9A9C;}


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