Tailwind CSS Color Generator

The Tailwind CSS Color Shades Generator empowers users to input a base color, from which it computes and presents a spectrum of lighter to darker shades. These shades are specifically formatted to align with Tailwind CSS's color naming convention, making them ready to use within Tailwind projects.
Tap the color button to pick


How to Use It

  • Select Your Base Color: Start by choosing your desired base color. This can be done through a color picker, by entering a HEX code, or by typing RGB values, depending on the tool's interface.

  • Generate Shades: Once the base color is selected, initiate the shade generation process. The tool will automatically calculate a range of shades, lighter and darker, based on the base color.

  • Copy Shades: The generated shades will be displayed, typically with their HEX codes, and sometimes with additional formats like RGB or HSL. These are formatted to match Tailwind CSS conventions (e.g., 100 for lightest, 900 for darkest).

  • Integrate with Tailwind CSS: Copy the generated shades into your Tailwind CSS configuration file. This process usually involves extending the default color palette within the tailwind.config.js file, ensuring your custom shades are available project-wide.

  • Apply Colors in Your Project: With the custom shades added to your Tailwind configuration, you can now use them throughout your project by referencing the color utility classes generated by Tailwind CSS.