I would like to use a PHP variable as a H.T.M.L attribute example :<table

[Mick]

bgcolor="$VAR">, where $VAR=#FFFFFF? If i have my php variable as $VAR = "#FFFFFF" or $VAR = "<table bgcolor="'#FFFFFF">" how do i insert it to my HTML/ bgcolor="<?php $var?>" It does not look right or make sence anyway i look at it. Thankyou in advance to any assistance.