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slate-600

#45556c

Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 slate-600 is oklch(44.6% 0.043 257.281) in OKLCH, the format Tailwind uses, and #45556c in HEX.

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Click to copy. Add /50 for 50% opacity, for example bg-slate-600/50.

Text on slate-600

  • Aawhite7.56:1Readable · AA
  • Aablack2.78:1Hard to read
  • Aaslate-507.23:1Readable · AA

Most readable text from the slate scale: slate-50

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Questions and answers

What is the hex code of Tailwind slate-600?

slate-600 is #45556c in HEX, rgb(69 85 108) in RGB and oklch(44.6% 0.043 257.281) in OKLCH. Tailwind CSS v4.3.3 defines its colors in OKLCH, so the HEX value is the closest sRGB match.

Is Tailwind slate-600 accessible for text?

White text on slate-600 has a contrast ratio of 7.56:1 and black text 2.78:1. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, so white text is the better choice here.

How do I use slate-600 in Tailwind CSS?

Add bg-slate-600, text-slate-600 or border-slate-600 to an element. In your own CSS use var(--color-slate-600), the CSS variable Tailwind v4 creates for every color.