In LaTeX, colors can be added to text, backgrounds, and elements using the xcolor package.
Basic Example:
latex
\usepackage{xcolor}
Defining Colors:
- Predefined Colors: Red, Green, Blue, etc.
latex{\color{red} This is red text.}
- Custom Colors: Create custom shades using RGB or CMYK.
latex\definecolor{myblue}{RGB}{0, 102, 204}
{\color{myblue} Custom blue text.}
Applications:
- Text Color: \textcolor{red}{Text}
- Highlighting: \colorbox{yellow}{Highlight}
The xcolor package offers extensive customization for professional document design.