Web safe Colors

Web Safe colors consist of 216 colors that display solid, non-dithered colors. These non-dithered colors will be consistent and look like the intended color on all browsers, platforms, and computer screen resolution settings on any modern computer (last 5 years) capable of displaying at least 8-bit color (i.e., 256 colors). Keep in mind there are a possible 256 colors that are available if you dither (giving the appearance of more possible colors by blending what appears to be one web safe solid color and then a few lighter other colored dots nearby). The reason why this palette contains only 216 colors, instead of the maximum 256 colors, is that only 216 out of the basic 256 colors will display exactly the same on all computers. (learn more?)

NOTE: non web safe colors can be used if it is necessary, but are not guaranteed to show properly across all browsers, platforms, monitors and computer screen resolution settings.