HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is a modern and intuitive way to define colors in HTML and CSS, offering a more human-readable and flexible alternative to traditional RGB or hexadecimal color codes. This color model allows developers and designers to specify colors based on how the human eye perceives them, making color selection and manipulation more natural.
Understanding HSL Components
In HTML and CSS, a color can be specified using hue, saturation, and lightness (HSL) in the form: hsl(hue, saturation, lightness). Each component plays a crucial role in defining the final color.
Here's a breakdown of each component:
| Component | Description and the higher the value of saturation, the more saturated (intense) the color will be. At 100% saturation, the color is fully saturated, displaying the purest hue. At 0%, the color is a shade of gray, corresponding to the lightness value. |
| Lightness | Defines the brightness or darkness of the color. It is specified as a percentage value from 0% to 100%.
