How Browsers Interpret 'chucknorris' as a Color

2024-12-20

This article explores how browsers handle invalid color values in HTML, such as interpreting 'chucknorris' as red. The author explains the browser's tolerance in parsing HTML, attempting to convert invalid values into valid ones. The process of how browsers parse invalid color values is described, with a CodePen link provided demonstrating the process. The author argues that this browser tolerance is a charm of the web, allowing even invalid code to run, showcasing the web's resilience.