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Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient

#1DB954

#158A3E

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Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from green (#1DB954) to green (#158A3E) at 180°. It is inspired by Spotify’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 6.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1DB954, #158A3E);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-b from-[#1DB954] to-[#158A3E]

Figma token

{
    "spotify-inspired-dark": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(180deg, #1DB954 0%, #158A3E 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let spotifyInspiredDarkGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.114, green: 0.725, blue: 0.329),
        Color(red: 0.082, green: 0.541, blue: 0.243)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(spotifyInspiredDarkGradient)

val spotifyInspiredDarkColors = listOf(Color(0xFF1DB954), Color(0xFF158A3E))

Modifier.drawBehind {
    drawRect(
        Brush.linearGradient(
            colors = spotifyInspiredDarkColors,
            start = Offset(size.width * 0.5f, size.height * 0f),
            end = Offset(size.width * 0.5f, size.height * 1f)
        )
    )
}

<!-- res/drawable/spotify-inspired-dark_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#1DB954"
        android:endColor="#158A3E"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const spotifyInspiredDarkGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(0, -1),
    end: Alignment(0, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF1DB954), Color(0xFF158A3E)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#1DB954', '#158A3E']}
  start={{ x: 0.5, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 0.5, 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="spotify-inspired-dark" x1="0.5" y1="0" x2="0.5" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#1DB954" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#158A3E" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#spotify-inspired-dark)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --spotify-inspired-dark-1: #1DB954;
  --spotify-inspired-dark-2: #158A3E;
  --spotify-inspired-dark-angle: 180deg;
  --spotify-inspired-dark: linear-gradient(var(--spotify-inspired-dark-angle), var(--spotify-inspired-dark-1), var(--spotify-inspired-dark-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--spotify-inspired-dark);
}

$spotify-inspired-dark-1: #1DB954;
$spotify-inspired-dark-2: #158A3E;
$spotify-inspired-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, $spotify-inspired-dark-1, $spotify-inspired-dark-2);

@mixin spotify-inspired-dark-bg {
  background: $spotify-inspired-dark-1;
  background: $spotify-inspired-dark;
}

Colours in the Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Green	`#1DB954`	`rgb(29, 185, 84)`	`hsl(141, 73%, 42%)`
2	Green	`#158A3E`	`rgb(21, 138, 62)`	`hsl(141, 74%, 31%)`

Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient in use

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Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient variations

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Horizontal

Radial

Conic

Softer

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Hard stops

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hex codes for the Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient?

The Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient uses 2 colours: #1DB954 and #158A3E, at an angle of 180°.

How do I use the Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1DB954, #158A3E); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Spotify-Inspired Dark Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 6.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.