Material Yellow

#FFEB3B

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
yellow-300
96.3% Match
Implementation
bg-yellow-300
text-yellow-300

Full Calculated Scale

50
#f8f6e2
100
#f3eebd
200
#e6db7c
300
#d4c437
400
#b7a400
500
#9c8700
600
#846f00
700
#715e00
800
#5e4d00
900
#514200
950
#342800

Technical Background

Converting Material Yellow (#FFEB3B) 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 Yellow?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Material Yellow (#FFEB3B) is yellow-300. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 96.3%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-yellow-300 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #FFEB3B 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 Yellow, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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