Are rgba color codes heavier to render?

Question

I am more and more using rgba color codes for text in my stylesheets as it easily sets a lighter or darker variation of the color I need (white 80%, black 40%, etc.).

Is there a downside in using rgba color codes as opposed to hexa codes for text? If I want a text to be grey, is rgba(0,0,0,.5) heavier to render than #898989?

Thanks!

possible duplicate of [http://stackoverflow.com/q/6797306/3217006](http://stackoverflow.com/q/6797306/3217006) — badAdviceGuy, Feb 19 '14 at 17:43
Doesn't look like a duplicate, that question and its answers don't mention rgba once. — Thaum Rystra, Jan 20 '17 at 06:26

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 19 '14 at 17:46

I think this is more of a personal option. To me, using hexa codes is easier. It's the same thing at the end of it all. I think it really doesn't matter which one you choose, and won't make any noticeable difference concerning the performance. So, use what makes you more productive! :)

Are rgba color codes heavier to render?

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