Before we start to learn how to apply colors, fills etc. There are different ways to express certain colors mathematically.
Color models allow for a precise specification which color shade is the one desired.
The models differ as how they describe the color. HSB is the acronym for hue, saturation, and brightness. In general the hexadecimal model is default in Fireworks, as it is in Dreamweaver. Choosing colors Fireworks offers you many different ways to choose colors. You can use the predefined web-safe color swatches, which assure that your graphics will look the same on a range of different computer systems.