Cornflower Blue Classic

#6495ED

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
blue-400
94.3% Match
Implementation
bg-blue-400
text-blue-400

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#6495ED
RGB Value
rgb(100, 149, 237)
HSL Value
hsl(219, 79%, 66%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.675 0.141 261.3)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#edf6ff
100
#d9ecff
200
#b6d9ff
300
#95c1ff
400
#71a1f5
500
#5484da
600
#3e6cbe
700
#315aa6
800
#264a8d
900
#20407a
950
#0f2752

Technical Background

Converting Cornflower Blue Classic (#6495ED) 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 Cornflower Blue Classic?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Cornflower Blue Classic (#6495ED) is blue-400. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 94.3%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-blue-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #6495ED 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 Cornflower Blue Classic, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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