Emerald Prime

#10B981

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
emerald-500
98.4% Match
Implementation
bg-emerald-500
text-emerald-500

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#10B981
RGB Value
rgb(16, 185, 129)
HSL Value
hsl(160, 84%, 39%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.696 0.149 162.5)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#e9faf1
100
#cdf7e1
200
#9becc5
300
#6adaa8
400
#2fbc87
500
#00a16b
600
#008754
700
#007445
800
#006138
900
#005330
950
#00351b

Technical Background

Converting Emerald Prime (#10B981) 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 Emerald Prime?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Emerald Prime (#10B981) is emerald-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 98.4%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-emerald-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #10B981 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 Emerald Prime, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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