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WordPress Gradient

#21759B

#4CA2BE

Text readability

Brand Cool Tech

WordPress Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from teal (#21759B) to teal (#4CA2BE) at 135°. It is inspired by WordPress’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 5.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21759B, #4CA2BE);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#21759B] to-[#4CA2BE]

Figma token

{
    "wordpress": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #21759B 0%, #4CA2BE 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

WordPress Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let wordpressGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.129, green: 0.459, blue: 0.608),
        Color(red: 0.298, green: 0.635, blue: 0.745)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(wordpressGradient)

val wordpressColors = listOf(Color(0xFF21759B), Color(0xFF4CA2BE))

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

<!-- res/drawable/wordpress_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#21759B"
        android:endColor="#4CA2BE"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const wordpressGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF21759B), Color(0xFF4CA2BE)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#21759B', '#4CA2BE']}
  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="wordpress" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#21759B" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#4CA2BE" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#wordpress)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --wordpress-1: #21759B;
  --wordpress-2: #4CA2BE;
  --wordpress-angle: 135deg;
  --wordpress: linear-gradient(var(--wordpress-angle), var(--wordpress-1), var(--wordpress-2));
}

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

$wordpress-1: #21759B;
$wordpress-2: #4CA2BE;
$wordpress: linear-gradient(135deg, $wordpress-1, $wordpress-2);

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

Colours in the WordPress Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Teal	`#21759B`	`rgb(33, 117, 155)`	`hsl(199, 65%, 37%)`
2	Teal	`#4CA2BE`	`rgb(76, 162, 190)`	`hsl(195, 47%, 52%)`

WordPress Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

WordPress 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 WordPress Gradient?

The WordPress Gradient uses 2 colours: #21759B and #4CA2BE, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the WordPress Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21759B, #4CA2BE); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the WordPress Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 5.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.