An essential tool for Tailwind CSS developers, allowing easy color conversion to and from Tailwind classes.
Introduction · Features · Usage · Motivation · Contributing
TailwindMate is a versatile web app specifically tailored for Tailwind CSS users. The application effortlessly finds the equivalent Tailwind class for a given color in various formats and converts Tailwind color classes to other standard formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, RGBA, and HSLA.
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Here are some of the features that Tailwindmate provides out-of-the-box:
Input a color in any format (HEX, RGB, HSL, RGBA, or HSLA) and get the corresponding Tailwind CSS class.
Input a Tailwind CSS class and get the corresponding color in any desired format.
Embraces a variety of color formats for maximum compatibility with your existing workflow.
To use TailwindMate, simply input your desired color code or Tailwind CSS class in the appropriate field and the application will instantly provide you with the conversion. You can also copy the converted code to your clipboard with a single click.
Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework, has become a favorite among the developer community for its efficient and customizable utility classes. One area that often proves to be a challenge for developers, though, is handling color conversions within Tailwind CSS. Converting specific color codes to equivalent Tailwind CSS classes or the inverse can disrupt a developer's workflow, particularly when the color formats extend beyond the widely-used HEX.
Although there are conversion tools available, most of them are primarily focused on converting HEX color codes to Tailwind classes. This excludes a significant group of developers who work with other color formats such as RGB or HSL. Furthermore, finding a tool that converts Tailwind color classes back to different color formats proved to be a gap in the current tool offerings.
Recognizing these challenges, TailwindMate was conceived to fill this gap and create a more inclusive color conversion tool. MY goal is to provide a seamless solution that caters to all developers, regardless of their preferred color format. TailwindMate is not just about converting HEX to Tailwind classes; it's about embracing a varieyu of color formats and making the process of working with colors in Tailwind CSS as hassle-free as possible.
Here's how you can contribute:
- Open an issue if you believe you've encountered a bug.
- Make a pull request to add new features/make quality-of-life improvements/fix bugs.
- Jaleel Bennett (@jal_eelll)
Licensed under the MIT license.