How can I customize the default Tailwind theme colors?

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To customize the default Tailwind theme colors, you can extend the theme configuration in your `tailwind.config.js` file. This allows you to add or modify color values to suit your project's design needs.


    
    // tailwind.config.js
    module.exports = {
      theme: {
        extend: {
          colors: {
            primary: '#1DA1F2',
            secondary: '#14171A',
            accent: '#657786',
          },
        },
      },
    }

ADDITIONAL COMMENT:

Use the `extend` key to add new colors without overriding existing ones.
Define colors using hex codes, RGB, or HSL values as needed.
After updating the configuration, rebuild your Tailwind CSS to apply changes.
These custom colors can be used with Tailwind's color utilities like `bg-primary` or `text-secondary`.

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How can I customize the default Tailwind theme colors?

Asked on Sep 30, 2025

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