Is the Tailwind match for #800000 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 4.88 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Maroon in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-red-900 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 Maroon?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Maroon (#800000) is red-900. It has a perceptual match score of 95.1%.

#800000

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

red-900

95.1% Match

Implementation

bg-red-900

text-red-900

Full Calculated Scale

#fff0ec

100

#ffded7

200

#ffbfb1

300

#ff9f8f

400

#ef7a6a

500

#d35b4c

600

#b64337

700

#9e352a

800

#86281f

900

#74221a

950

#4d0f0a

Technical Background

Converting Maroon (#800000) 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 Maroon?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Maroon (#800000) is red-900. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 95.1%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-red-900 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #800000 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 Maroon, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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