Is the Tailwind match for #F44336 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 3.1 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Material Red in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-red-500 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 Red?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Red (#F44336) is red-500. It has a perceptual match score of 96.9%.

#F44336

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

red-500

96.9% Match

Implementation

bg-red-500

text-red-500

Full Calculated Scale

#ffeee9

100

#ffd9cf

200

#ffb3a2

300

#ff8c7a

400

#ff6251

500

#ec3a2e

600

#cd1713

700

#b30002

800

#980000

900

#830000

950

#580000

Technical Background

Converting Material Red (#F44336) 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 Red?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Red (#F44336) is red-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 96.9%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-red-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #F44336 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 Red, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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