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Khan Academy Gradient

#14BF96

#0F9A79

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Khan Academy Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from teal (#14BF96) to teal (#0F9A79) at 135°. It is inspired by Khan Academy’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 7.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

Unofficial reference: inspired by Khan Academy’s brand colours, which may differ from its official guidelines. The Gradients is not affiliated with or endorsed by Khan Academy. Khan Academy 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 Khan Academy’s. Terms

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14BF96, #0F9A79);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#14BF96] to-[#0F9A79]

Figma token

{
    "khan-academy": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #14BF96 0%, #0F9A79 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Khan Academy Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let khanAcademyGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.078, green: 0.749, blue: 0.588),
        Color(red: 0.059, green: 0.604, blue: 0.475)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(khanAcademyGradient)

val khanAcademyColors = listOf(Color(0xFF14BF96), Color(0xFF0F9A79))

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

<!-- res/drawable/khan-academy_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#14BF96"
        android:endColor="#0F9A79"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const khanAcademyGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF14BF96), Color(0xFF0F9A79)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#14BF96', '#0F9A79']}
  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="khan-academy" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#14BF96" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#0F9A79" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#khan-academy)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --khan-academy-1: #14BF96;
  --khan-academy-2: #0F9A79;
  --khan-academy-angle: 135deg;
  --khan-academy: linear-gradient(var(--khan-academy-angle), var(--khan-academy-1), var(--khan-academy-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--khan-academy);
}

$khan-academy-1: #14BF96;
$khan-academy-2: #0F9A79;
$khan-academy: linear-gradient(135deg, $khan-academy-1, $khan-academy-2);

@mixin khan-academy-bg {
  background: $khan-academy-1;
  background: $khan-academy;
}

Colours in the Khan Academy Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Teal	`#14BF96`	`rgb(20, 191, 150)`	`hsl(166, 81%, 41%)`
2	Teal	`#0F9A79`	`rgb(15, 154, 121)`	`hsl(166, 82%, 33%)`

Khan Academy Gradient in use

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Khan Academy Gradient variations

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hex codes for the Khan Academy Gradient?

The Khan Academy Gradient uses 2 colours: #14BF96 and #0F9A79, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Khan Academy Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14BF96, #0F9A79); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Khan Academy Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 7.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.