Get the default value of a color picker:
The result of x will be:
The defaultValue property sets or returns the default value of a color picker.
Note: The default value is the value specified in the HTML value attribute.
The difference between the defaultValue and value property, is that defaultValue contains the default value, while value contains the current value after some changes have been made. If there are no changes, defaultValue and value is the same (see "More Examples" below).
The defaultValue property is useful when you want to find out whether the color of a color picker has been changed.
The defaultValue property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The <input type="color"> element is not supported in Internet Explorer and Safari.
Return the defaultValue property:
Set the defaultValue property:
Value | Description |
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value | Specifies the default value of the color picker |
Return Value: | A String, representing the default value of the color picker |
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An example that shows the difference between the defaultValue and value property: