Is the Tailwind match for #FFA500 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 3.76 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Orange in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-amber-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 Orange?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Orange (#FFA500) is amber-500. It has a perceptual match score of 96.2%.

#FFA500

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

amber-500

96.2% Match

Implementation

bg-amber-500

text-amber-500

Full Calculated Scale

#fff3e3

100

#ffe5c0

200

#ffcb84

300

#fcaf49

400

#e08c00

500

#c46e00

600

#a95700

700

#924700

800

#7b3800

900

#6b3100

950

#471b00

Technical Background

Converting Orange (#FFA500) 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 Orange?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Orange (#FFA500) is amber-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 96.2%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-amber-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #FFA500 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 Orange, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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