Is the Tailwind match for #708090 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 6.11 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Slate Gray in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-gray-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 Slate Gray?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Slate Gray (#708090) is gray-500. It has a perceptual match score of 93.9%.

#708090

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

gray-500

93.9% Match

Implementation

bg-gray-500

text-gray-500

Full Calculated Scale

#f3f5f8

100

#e6ecf2

200

#ced9e4

300

#b4c3d2

400

#94a4b3

500

#788898

600

#617180

700

#515f6d

800

#424f5b

900

#39444e

950

#222a32

Technical Background

Converting Slate Gray (#708090) 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 Slate Gray?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Slate Gray (#708090) is gray-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 93.9%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-gray-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #708090 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 Slate Gray, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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