Question 1

How do I use Pigment to apply a hex color in Flutter?

Accepted Answer

Use Pigment.fromString('#yourHexCode') directly in widget styles. For example, in a TextStyle, set color: Pigment.fromString('#FE5567') to parse the hex string into a Color object automatically, as demonstrated in the README example.

Question 2

Can Pigment handle transparent or alpha colors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can include alpha in hex strings (e.g., '#80FF5733' for 50% opacity) or use RGB with alpha if supported. Since Pigment extends the Color class, it inherits transparency handling, but the README doesn't explicitly cover alpha-specific formats.

Question 3

Pigment vs Flutter's built-in Color class: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Use Pigment when you need dynamic string parsing or CSS color names. For static colors, Flutter's Color class is more performant. Pigment adds convenience but introduces parsing overhead, so choose based on your app's color handling needs.

Question 4

How to install Pigment in a Flutter project?

Accepted Answer

Add 'pigment: ^1.0.1' to your pubspec.yaml dependencies under 'dependencies:', then run 'flutter pub get'. Import it in your Dart files with 'import package:pigment/pigment.dart', as outlined in the README.

Question 5

Does Pigment support all CSS color names?

Accepted Answer

Pigment includes predefined CSS color names accessible via Pigment.fromCSSColor() or Pigment.fromString(). The exact list isn't detailed in the README, so you may need to check the package source or test specific names like 'lightsalmon'.

Question 6

How to theme a Flutter app with Pigment?

Accepted Answer

Define color strings in your theme data using Pigment.fromString(). For instance, in ThemeData, set properties like primaryColor: Pigment.fromString('#yourColor'), allowing easy theming with string-based inputs from design tools.

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