How do I customize the Tailwind color palette for my project?

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To customize the Tailwind color palette, you need to extend the default theme in your Tailwind configuration file. This allows you to add new colors or modify existing ones to fit your project's design requirements.


    
    // tailwind.config.js
    module.exports = {
      theme: {
        extend: {
          colors: {
            brand: {
              light: '#3AB0FF',
              DEFAULT: '#007BFF',
              dark: '#0056B3',
            },
          },
        },
      },
    }

ADDITIONAL COMMENT:

Use the "extend" key to add or modify colors without removing the default palette.
Define colors using hexadecimal, RGB, or HSL values as needed.
Access your custom colors in your HTML using classes like "bg-brand" or "text-brand-dark".
Run "npx tailwindcss build" to apply changes if you're using a build tool.

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How do I customize the Tailwind color palette for my project?

Asked on Oct 21, 2025

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