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parseNamedColor

The parseNamedColor function parses a named color and returns its RGB representation.

Syntax​

parseNamedColor(color: string): { r: number; g: number; b: number }

Parameters​

  • color (string): The named color string.

Returns​

  • object: An object containing RGB values.

Throws​

  • Error: Throws an error if the color is not a valid named color.

Example​

import { parseNamedColor } from 'colore-js';

const rgb = parseNamedColor('red');
console.log(rgb);
// Output: { r: 255, g: 0, b: 0 }

const rgbUnknown = parseNamedColor('unknown');
console.log(rgbUnknown);
// Output: Error: Invalid named color format

Usage​

The parseNamedColor function is used to convert a named color to its RGB representation. This can be useful for color manipulation and analysis in various design and art applications.