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+/**
+ * An {@link ol.ColorLike} can be a color, gradient or pattern accepted by
+ * [CanvasRenderingContext2D.fillStyle](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/CanvasRenderingContext2D/fillStyle).
+ * @namespace ol.colorlike
+ */