Is the Tailwind match for #4682B4 accurate?

Yes, we use the CIEDE2000 ΔE algorithm which matches colors based on human perception. The distance of 3.97 indicates a very close match.

How do I use Steel Blue in Tailwind CSS v4?

You can use the native class bg-sky-600 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 Steel Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Steel Blue (#4682B4) is sky-600. It has a perceptual match score of 96.0%.

#4682B4

Nearest Tailwind V4 Match

sky-600

96.0% Match

Implementation

bg-sky-600

text-sky-600

Full Calculated Scale

#edf6ff

100

#d9eeff

200

#b5ddff

300

#93c7f5

400

#6ea8d9

500

#508cbe

600

#3974a4

700

#2b628e

800

#205178

900

#1b4667

950

#0a2b44

Technical Background

Converting Steel Blue (#4682B4) 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 Steel Blue?

The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Steel Blue (#4682B4) is sky-600. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 96.0%.

How do I use this color in my Tailwind config?

You have two options: use the native class bg-sky-600 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #4682B4 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 Steel 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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