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Goodreads Gradient

#553B08

#382600

Text readability

Brand DarkWarm Media

Goodreads Gradient is a dark and warm 2-colour linear gradient that runs from deep orange (#553B08) to deep orange (#382600) at 135°. It is inspired by Goodreads’s brand colours, a reference point for media interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 12.4:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #553B08, #382600);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#553B08] to-[#382600]

Figma token

{
    "goodreads": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #553B08 0%, #382600 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Goodreads Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let goodreadsGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.333, green: 0.231, blue: 0.031),
        Color(red: 0.22, green: 0.149, blue: 0)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(goodreadsGradient)

val goodreadsColors = listOf(Color(0xFF553B08), Color(0xFF382600))

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

<!-- res/drawable/goodreads_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#553B08"
        android:endColor="#382600"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const goodreadsGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF553B08), Color(0xFF382600)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#553B08', '#382600']}
  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="goodreads" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#553B08" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#382600" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#goodreads)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --goodreads-1: #553B08;
  --goodreads-2: #382600;
  --goodreads-angle: 135deg;
  --goodreads: linear-gradient(var(--goodreads-angle), var(--goodreads-1), var(--goodreads-2));
}

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

$goodreads-1: #553B08;
$goodreads-2: #382600;
$goodreads: linear-gradient(135deg, $goodreads-1, $goodreads-2);

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

Colours in the Goodreads Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Deep orange	`#553B08`	`rgb(85, 59, 8)`	`hsl(40, 83%, 18%)`
2	Deep orange	`#382600`	`rgb(56, 38, 0)`	`hsl(41, 100%, 11%)`

Goodreads Gradient in use

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Goodreads 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 Goodreads Gradient?

The Goodreads Gradient uses 2 colours: #553B08 and #382600, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Goodreads Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #553B08, #382600); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Goodreads Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 12.4:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.