Powerpoint Red

#B7472A

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
orange-700
94.3% Match
Implementation
bg-orange-700
text-orange-700

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#B7472A
RGB Value
rgb(183, 71, 42)
HSL Value
hsl(12, 63%, 44%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.545 0.152 35.5)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#fff0eb
100
#ffdfd3
200
#ffc1ab
300
#ffa287
400
#ed7d60
500
#d15e41
600
#b4472a
700
#9c381e
800
#842b13
900
#722510
950
#4c1203

Technical Background

Converting Powerpoint Red (#B7472A) 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.

Other colors matching orange-700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Tailwind class for Powerpoint Red?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Powerpoint Red (#B7472A) is orange-700. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 94.3%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-orange-700 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #B7472A 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 Powerpoint 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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