The currentColor keyword in CSS is a convenient way to reuse the element’s current text color for other properties. Instead of repeating color values, you can reference the text color and apply it wherever a color is needed.

How it works?

When you set a text color on an element, that value becomes available through currentColor. Any property that accepts a color can use it.

p { 
  color: red; 
  border: 5px solid currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px solid currentColor;
}

In this example:

• The paragraph text is red.
• The border automatically becomes red.
• The box shadow uses the same red color without having to declare it again.

Where can you use currentColor?

You can apply it to many CSS properties, including:

• border
• box-shadow
• outline
• background-color
• text-decoration-color
• stroke (SVG)
• fill (SVG)

Why use currentColor?

• Helps maintain consistency
• Makes themes and color updates easier
• Reduces repetition in your stylesheet