CSS outline-color Property
ExampleSet the color of a dotted outline:
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Definition and Usage
An outline is a line that is drawn around elements (outside the borders) to make the element "stand out".
The outline-color property specifies the color of an outline.
Note: Always declare the outline-style property before the outline-color property. An element must have an outline before you change the color of it.
Default value: | invert |
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Inherited: | no |
Version: | CSS2 |
JavaScript syntax: | object.style.outlineColor="#00FF00" |
Browser Support
The outline-color property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer 8 (and higher) supports the outline-color property if a !DOCTYPE is specified.
Property Values
Value | Description |
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color_name | Specifies the outline color with a color name, like red |
hex_number | Specifies the outline color with a hex code, like #ff0000 |
rgb_number | Specifies the outline color with an RGB code, like rgb(255,0,0) |
invert | Performs a color inversion. This ensures that the outline is visible, regardless of color background. This is default |
inherit | Specifies that the outline color should be inherited from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Outline
CSS reference: outline property
HTML DOM reference: outlineColor property
Complete CSS Reference