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gray-200

#e5e7eb

Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 gray-200 is oklch(92.8% 0.006 264.531) in OKLCH, the format Tailwind uses, and #e5e7eb in HEX.

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Click to copy. Add /50 for 50% opacity, for example bg-gray-200/50.

Text on gray-200

  • Aawhite1.24:1Hard to read
  • Aablack16.98:1Readable · AA
  • Aagray-95016.28:1Readable · AA

Most readable text from the gray scale: gray-950

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Questions and answers

What is the hex code of Tailwind gray-200?

gray-200 is #e5e7eb in HEX, rgb(229 231 235) in RGB and oklch(92.8% 0.006 264.531) in OKLCH. Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 defines its colors in OKLCH, so the HEX value is the closest sRGB match.

Is Tailwind gray-200 accessible for text?

White text on gray-200 has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 and black text 16.98:1. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, so black text is the better choice here.

How do I use gray-200 in Tailwind CSS?

Add bg-gray-200, text-gray-200 or border-gray-200 to an element. In your own CSS use var(--color-gray-200), the CSS variable Tailwind v4 creates for every color.