Is the Tailwind match for #2196F3 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 4.82 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Material Blue in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-blue-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 Material Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Blue (#2196F3) is blue-400. It has a perceptual match score of 95.2%.

#2196F3

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

blue-400

95.2% Match

Implementation

bg-blue-400

text-blue-400

Full Calculated Scale

#e9f7ff

100

#cdefff

200

#9edeff

300

#71c7ff

400

#41a7ff

500

#058ae6

600

#0071c9

700

#005fb0

800

#004e96

900

#004381

950

#002958

Technical Background

Converting Material Blue (#2196F3) 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 Material Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Blue (#2196F3) is blue-400. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 95.2%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-blue-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #2196F3 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 Material 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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