Dark Salmon Classic

#E9967A

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
red-300
89.0% Match
Implementation
bg-red-300
text-red-300

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#E9967A
RGB Value
rgb(233, 150, 122)
HSL Value
hsl(15, 72%, 70%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.751 0.108 39.4)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#fff2ed
100
#ffe3d9
200
#ffc9b5
300
#f5ad95
400
#d98b71
500
#bd6e53
600
#a2573e
700
#8c4830
800
#763925
900
#66311f
950
#431c0e

Technical Background

Converting Dark Salmon Classic (#E9967A) 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 Salmon Classic?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Dark Salmon Classic (#E9967A) is red-300. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 89.0%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-red-300 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #E9967A 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 Salmon 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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