Light Slate Gray

#778899

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
slate-500
91.5% Match
Implementation
bg-slate-500
text-slate-500

Full Calculated Scale

50
#f3f5f8
100
#e5ecf3
200
#cdd9e5
300
#b4c3d2
400
#93a4b4
500
#778899
600
#617181
700
#515f6e
800
#424f5c
900
#38444f
950
#212a32

Technical Background

Converting Light Slate Gray (#778899) 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 Light Slate Gray?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Light Slate Gray (#778899) is slate-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 91.5%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-slate-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #778899 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 Light Slate Gray, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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