Is the Tailwind match for #FF8C00 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 1.13 indicates a near-identical match.

How do I use Dark Orange in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-orange-400 or define a custom theme color in your CSS using the provided OKLCH values.

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Q: What is the closest Tailwind class for Dark Orange?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Dark Orange (#FF8C00) is orange-400. It has a perceptual match score of 98.9%.

#FF8C00

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

orange-400

98.9% Match

Implementation

bg-orange-400

text-orange-400

Full Calculated Scale

#fff1e4

100

#ffe2c2

200

#ffc489

300

#ffa652

400

#ed8100

500

#d26200

600

#b54a00

700

#9d3b00

800

#852e00

900

#732700

950

#4d1300

Technical Background

Converting Dark Orange (#FF8C00) 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 Dark Orange?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Dark Orange (#FF8C00) is orange-400. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 98.9%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-orange-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #FF8C00 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 Orange, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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