Snowflake Blue

#29B5E8

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match
sky-400
96.2% Match
Implementation
bg-sky-400
text-sky-400

Color Code Conversions

HEX Code
#29B5E8
RGB Value
rgb(41, 181, 232)
HSL Value
hsl(196, 81%, 54%)
OKLCH CSS (v4)
oklch(0.725 0.133 228.8)

Full Calculated Scale

50
#e8f8ff
100
#ccf2ff
200
#9ae3ff
300
#69cffb
400
#30b0e0
500
#0094c5
600
#007baa
700
#006994
800
#00567d
900
#004b6c
950
#002f48

Technical Background

Converting Snowflake Blue (#29B5E8) 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 Snowflake Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Snowflake Blue (#29B5E8) is sky-400. 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-sky-400 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #29B5E8 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 Snowflake Blue, OKLCH ensures that the color stays vibrant and doesn't shift towards different hues as it gets lighter or darker.

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