from-orange-500 Tailwind CSS Class
Use from-orange-500 to set the gradient start color to #ff6900 in Tailwind CSS. This page gives you the generated CSS output, a copy-paste example, and an interactive demo for search-friendly utility lookups.
from-orange-500 maps to gradient-start-color: #ff6900. It belongs to the Colors category and was generated from Tailwind CSS v4.1.14 reference data.
Interactive Demo
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Tailwind utility preview
This preview simulates the effect of from-orange-500 using structured data generated from your Tailwind reference snapshot.
Visual Comparison
from-orange-500 updates the element's gradient-start-color to #ff6900, so the visual emphasis changes without shifting layout or spacing.
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Variants & Breakpoints
Use the base utility directly, then layer state or responsive variants when the component needs more specific behavior.
| Context | Class syntax | Why use it | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | from-orange-500 | Apply from-orange-500 directly to the element. | Default application |
| Hover | hover:from-orange-500 | Use this when the visual change should appear on pointer hover. | Pointer state |
| Focus | focus:from-orange-500 | Useful when the class should react to focus or keyboard navigation. | Focus state |
| Dark | dark:from-orange-500 | Apply the same utility inside a dark color scheme. | Dark surface |
Utility Family Comparison
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When to use this class
Use this class when you want a fast, predictable gradient-start-color decision inside colors patterns such as buttons, badges, alerts, or surface accents.
Watch out for
Watch contrast and state stacking. A color utility can look correct in isolation but lose readability once text, border, hover, and dark mode states combine.
Class Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility class | from-orange-500 |
| Category | Colors |
| CSS output | gradient-start-color: #ff6900 |
| Source page | Colors Reference |
| Static slug | from-orange-500 |
Example Snippet
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<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-orange-500 to-slate-950 rounded-lg px-6 py-4 text-white">Gradient preview</div>Related Utility Pages
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