CIEDE2000 (ΔE00) Matching
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Instantly map any hex to the closest Tailwind class using perceptual color difference.
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How Our Converter Works
The science behind accurate color matching
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Color Analysis
Your hex input is parsed and validated.
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ΔE00 Calculation
We compute CIEDE2000 (ΔE00) in CIELAB space against Tailwind’s OKLCH palette.
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Best Match
The smallest ΔE00 is selected as your Tailwind class.
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