:root

A selector that matches the very top-level element of the document (usually the <html> tag in a website). It's the standard place to define global CSS variables.

/* Usage Example */
:root {
  /* The best place to define your design system variables */
  --brand-color: #3498db;
  --base-spacing: 1rem;
}
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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