Apple Red

#FF3B30

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
red-500
96.4% Match
Implementation
bg-red-500
text-red-500

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#FF3B30
RGB Value
rgb(255, 59, 48)
HSL Value
hsl(3, 100%, 59%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.654 0.232 28.7)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#ffede8
100
#ffd7cc
200
#ffaf9e
300
#ff8674
400
#ff5949
500
#f22b23
600
#d30000
700
#b80000
800
#9c0000
900
#880000
950
#5b0000

Technical Background

Converting Apple Red (#FF3B30) to Tailwind CSS requires more than just picking the nearest hex. Our algorithm uses CIEDE2000, a perceptual color difference formula that accounts for how human vision processes lightness, chroma, and hue.

The generated scale follows the Tailwind CSS v4 OKLCH standard, ensuring perfectly uniform weight across the entire spectrum. This prevents common issues like "hue shifting" where colors turn purple or grey as they get darker or lighter. You can customize this further in our Palette Generator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Tailwind class for Apple Red?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Apple Red (#FF3B30) is red-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 96.4%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-red-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #FF3B30 directly to your Tailwind theme configuration for 100% brand accuracy.

Why use OKLCH for this scale?

Tailwind CSS v4 uses OKLCH because it is perceptually uniform. When we generate the 50-950 scale for Apple Red, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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