Need to set color of <h1> link

This is the css for setting the color for h1 text that is linked:

.nav-left h1 a, a:visited{
    color:#055830;
}

<div class="nav-left">
    <h1><a href="/index.php/housing/">Housing</a></h1>
</div>

It does not look like it is working appropriately, any help is appreciated.

From stackoverflow Brad

• What about:

  .nav-left h1 a:visited{
      color:#055830;
  }
  

  From Gamecat

• .nav-left h1 a {
      color: #055830;
  }
  

  You don't need to add a:visited if it is the same color.

  From hal10001

• If you want them the same, you must be specific:

  .nav-left h1 a, a:visited

  is not the same as:

  .nav-left h1 a, .nav-left h1 a:visited

  From Traingamer

• if you want the colour to be the same for unvisited links you'll need to add a specific selector for that as well

  .nav-left h1 a:link, .nav-left h1 a:visited {
      color:#055830;
  }
  

  allesklar : I think this is the best answer. It seems to better answer the question.
  From closetgeekshow