Is the Tailwind match for #000000 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 1.59 indicates a near-identical match.

How do I use Pure Black in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-neutral-950 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 Pure Black?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Pure Black (#000000) is neutral-950. It has a perceptual match score of 98.4%.

#000000

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

neutral-950

98.4% Match

Implementation

bg-neutral-950

text-neutral-950

Full Calculated Scale

#f5f5f5

100

#ebebeb

200

#d7d7d7

300

#c1c1c1

400

#a1a1a1

500

#868686

600

#6f6f6f

700

#5d5d5d

800

#4d4d4d

900

#424242

950

#292929

Technical Background

Converting Pure Black (#000000) 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 Pure Black?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Pure Black (#000000) is neutral-950. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 98.4%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-neutral-950 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #000000 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 Pure Black, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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