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Mastodon Gradient

#6364FF

#563ACC

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Mastodon Gradient is a cool and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from light blue (#6364FF) to blue (#563ACC) at 135°. It is inspired by Mastodon’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 5.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

Unofficial reference: inspired by Mastodon’s brand colours, which may differ from its official guidelines. The Gradients is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mastodon. Mastodon is a trademark of its owner. The CSS is free to use, but don’t use these colours to make your own product look like Mastodon’s. Terms

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6364FF, #563ACC);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#6364FF] to-[#563ACC]

Figma token

{
    "mastodon": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #6364FF 0%, #563ACC 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Mastodon Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

The same gradient, same direction, ready for your app or design system.

let mastodonGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.388, green: 0.392, blue: 1),
        Color(red: 0.337, green: 0.227, blue: 0.8)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(mastodonGradient)

val mastodonColors = listOf(Color(0xFF6364FF), Color(0xFF563ACC))

Modifier.drawBehind {
    drawRect(
        Brush.linearGradient(
            colors = mastodonColors,
            start = Offset(size.width * 0f, size.height * 0f),
            end = Offset(size.width * 1f, size.height * 1f)
        )
    )
}

<!-- res/drawable/mastodon_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#6364FF"
        android:endColor="#563ACC"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const mastodonGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF6364FF), Color(0xFF563ACC)],
);

// Usage
Container(decoration: const BoxDecoration(gradient: mastodonGradient))

import { LinearGradient } from 'expo-linear-gradient';

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#6364FF', '#563ACC']}
  start={{ x: 0, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 1, y: 1 }}
  style={{ flex: 1 }}
/>

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1200" height="630" viewBox="0 0 1200 630">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="mastodon" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#6364FF" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#563ACC" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#mastodon)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --mastodon-1: #6364FF;
  --mastodon-2: #563ACC;
  --mastodon-angle: 135deg;
  --mastodon: linear-gradient(var(--mastodon-angle), var(--mastodon-1), var(--mastodon-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--mastodon);
}

$mastodon-1: #6364FF;
$mastodon-2: #563ACC;
$mastodon: linear-gradient(135deg, $mastodon-1, $mastodon-2);

@mixin mastodon-bg {
  background: $mastodon-1;
  background: $mastodon;
}

Colours in the Mastodon Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Light blue	`#6364FF`	`rgb(99, 100, 255)`	`hsl(240, 100%, 69%)`
2	Blue	`#563ACC`	`rgb(86, 58, 204)`	`hsl(252, 59%, 51%)`

Mastodon Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Mastodon Gradient variations

Reversed

Horizontal

Radial

Conic

Softer

Deeper

Smooth (OKLCH)

Hard stops

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hex codes for the Mastodon Gradient?

The Mastodon Gradient uses 2 colours: #6364FF and #563ACC, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Mastodon Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6364FF, #563ACC); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Mastodon Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 5.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.