- From: Joshua Poot <josh.lists@rootpoot.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:59:57 -0800
- To: <www-html@w3.org>
Hex codes are language independent, and the named colors pallet you propose would have to be supported by all browsers. I don't think many builders are willing to trust that an agent will translate 'mistyrose' to #FFE4E1. I can no reason that your page generation program (FrontPage, Dreamweaver, etc.) should use named colors in its output, it only adds one more element that is dependent on the agent making a correct interpretation. What you're proposing would require a huge effort on the part of the entire html community, and the end result can already be realized through alternative means. I empathize with your desire to internationalize html, but the named color space is already ridiculously crowded, and any extensions should be carefully considered. I appreciate that you are willing to go to such effort to enact changes, and I have no desire to stifle that, so please do not let this reply discourage you. -Joshua 'lemonchiffon(#FFFACD)' Poot
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