Tailwind Blue
#3B82F6
bg-blue-500text-blue-500Full Calculated Scale
Technical Background
Converting Tailwind Blue (#3B82F6) 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
The closest visually matching Tailwind CSS class for Tailwind Blue (#3B82F6) is blue-500. Our algorithm calculates this using the CIEDE2000 ΔE standard, which shows a match score of 98.8%.
You have two options: use the native class bg-blue-500 for the best out-of-the-box match, or add #3B82F6 directly to your Tailwind theme configuration for 100% brand accuracy.
Tailwind CSS v4 uses OKLCH because it is perceptually uniform. When we generate the 50-950 scale for Tailwind 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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