How To Build a Tailwind-Ready Color System in Figma (That Developers Love!)

1️⃣ How I pick a color palette from scratch: Start by choosing a primary color and a secondary color that complement each other. Then, select accent colors to add variety and contrast. Consider the emotions and associations each color evokes, as well as the accessibility of the colors for different users.

2️⃣ How to turn it into color scales: Once you have your color palette, create different shades and tints of each color to form color scales. This will allow for consistent use of colors throughout your design system and provide options for different elements and states.

3️⃣ How to convert those into styles and variables: In Figma, create color styles for each color in your palette, using the hex values of each shade and tint. This will make it easy to apply colors consistently across your designs. Additionally, consider creating variables for your colors, especially if your developers are using Tailwind, to ensure seamless integration between design and development.