Dark Cyan Classic

#008B8B

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
teal-600
93.8% Match
Implementation
bg-teal-600
text-teal-600

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#008B8B
RGB Value
rgb(0, 139, 139)
HSL Value
hsl(180, 100%, 27%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.577 0.098 194.8)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#eaf8f8
100
#d2f3f2
200
#a6e5e4
300
#7cd2d1
400
#4fb4b3
500
#229898
600
#008080
700
#006d6d
800
#005b5b
900
#004e4e
950
#003132

Technical Background

Converting Dark Cyan Classic (#008B8B) 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.

Other colors matching teal-600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Tailwind class for Dark Cyan Classic?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Dark Cyan Classic (#008B8B) is teal-600. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 93.8%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-teal-600 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #008B8B 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 Dark Cyan 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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