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Apple Music Gradient

#FC3C44

#BC1345

Text readability

Brand WarmBold Media

Apple Music Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#FC3C44) to pink (#BC1345) at 135°. It is inspired by Apple Music’s brand colours, a reference point for media interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC3C44, #BC1345);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#FC3C44] to-[#BC1345]

Figma token

{
    "apple-music": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FC3C44 0%, #BC1345 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Apple Music Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let appleMusicGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.988, green: 0.235, blue: 0.267),
        Color(red: 0.737, green: 0.075, blue: 0.271)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(appleMusicGradient)

val appleMusicColors = listOf(Color(0xFFFC3C44), Color(0xFFBC1345))

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

<!-- res/drawable/apple-music_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#FC3C44"
        android:endColor="#BC1345"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const appleMusicGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFFC3C44), Color(0xFFBC1345)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#FC3C44', '#BC1345']}
  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="apple-music" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#FC3C44" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#BC1345" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#apple-music)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --apple-music-1: #FC3C44;
  --apple-music-2: #BC1345;
  --apple-music-angle: 135deg;
  --apple-music: linear-gradient(var(--apple-music-angle), var(--apple-music-1), var(--apple-music-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--apple-music);
}

$apple-music-1: #FC3C44;
$apple-music-2: #BC1345;
$apple-music: linear-gradient(135deg, $apple-music-1, $apple-music-2);

@mixin apple-music-bg {
  background: $apple-music-1;
  background: $apple-music;
}

Colours in the Apple Music Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#FC3C44`	`rgb(252, 60, 68)`	`hsl(358, 97%, 61%)`
2	Pink	`#BC1345`	`rgb(188, 19, 69)`	`hsl(342, 82%, 41%)`

Apple Music Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Apple Music 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 Apple Music Gradient?

The Apple Music Gradient uses 2 colours: #FC3C44 and #BC1345, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Apple Music Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC3C44, #BC1345); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Apple Music Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 4.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.