Material Cyan

#00ACC1

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
cyan-500
94.5% Match
Implementation
bg-cyan-500
text-cyan-500

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#00ACC1
RGB Value
rgb(0, 172, 193)
HSL Value
hsl(187, 100%, 38%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.682 0.118 210.1)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#e8f9fc
100
#cdf3fb
200
#9ae6f4
300
#69d3e5
400
#30b4c8
500
#0098ad
600
#008094
700
#006d7f
800
#005a6b
900
#004e5c
950
#00313c

Technical Background

Converting Material Cyan (#00ACC1) 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 Cyan?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Cyan (#00ACC1) is cyan-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 94.5%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-cyan-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #00ACC1 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 Cyan, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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