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gray-400

#99a1af

Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 gray-400 is oklch(70.7% 0.022 261.325) in OKLCH, the format Tailwind uses, and #99a1af in HEX.

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Click to copy. Add /50 for 50% opacity, for example bg-gray-400/50.

Text on gray-400

  • Aawhite2.6:1Hard to read
  • Aablack8.07:1Readable · AA
  • Aagray-9507.73:1Readable · 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-400?

gray-400 is #99a1af in HEX, rgb(153 161 175) in RGB and oklch(70.7% 0.022 261.325) in OKLCH. Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 defines its colors in OKLCH, so the HEX value is the closest sRGB match.

Is Tailwind gray-400 accessible for text?

White text on gray-400 has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and black text 8.07:1. 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-400 in Tailwind CSS?

Add bg-gray-400, text-gray-400 or border-gray-400 to an element. In your own CSS use var(--color-gray-400), the CSS variable Tailwind v4 creates for every color.