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Salmon

#FA8072

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
red-400
93.8% Match
Implementation
bg-red-400
text-red-400

Full Calculated Scale

50
#fff0ed
100
#ffdfd8
200
#ffbfb3
300
#ff9f92
400
#ee7b6e
500
#d25c50
600
#b5443a
700
#9d362d
800
#852922
900
#73231d
950
#4c100c

Technical Background

Converting Salmon (#FA8072) 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 red-400

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Tomato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Tailwind class for Salmon?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Salmon (#FA8072) is red-400. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 93.8%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-red-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #FA8072 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 Salmon, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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