Is the Tailwind match for #00BFFF accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 1.15 indicates a near-identical match.

How do I use Deep Sky Blue in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-sky-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 Deep Sky Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) is sky-400. It has a perceptual match score of 98.8%.

#00BFFF

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

sky-400

98.8% Match

Implementation

bg-sky-400

text-sky-400

Full Calculated Scale

#e7f8ff

100

#c8f2ff

200

#91e4ff

300

#59cfff

400

#00b0ec

500

#0094d1

600

#007bb6

700

#00689e

800

#005686

900

#004a74

950

#002e4d

Technical Background

Converting Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) 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 Deep Sky Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) is sky-400. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 98.8%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-sky-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #00BFFF 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 Deep Sky Blue, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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