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SoundCloud Gradient

#FF5500

#CE0412

Text readability

Brand WarmBold Media

SoundCloud Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from orange (#FF5500) to red (#CE0412) at 135°. It is inspired by SoundCloud’s brand colours, a reference point for media interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 4.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5500, #CE0412);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#FF5500] to-[#CE0412]

Figma token

{
    "soundcloud": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5500 0%, #CE0412 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

SoundCloud Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let soundcloudGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 1, green: 0.333, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0.808, green: 0.016, blue: 0.071)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(soundcloudGradient)

val soundcloudColors = listOf(Color(0xFFFF5500), Color(0xFFCE0412))

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

<!-- res/drawable/soundcloud_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#FF5500"
        android:endColor="#CE0412"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const soundcloudGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFFF5500), Color(0xFFCE0412)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#FF5500', '#CE0412']}
  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="soundcloud" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#FF5500" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#CE0412" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#soundcloud)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --soundcloud-1: #FF5500;
  --soundcloud-2: #CE0412;
  --soundcloud-angle: 135deg;
  --soundcloud: linear-gradient(var(--soundcloud-angle), var(--soundcloud-1), var(--soundcloud-2));
}

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

$soundcloud-1: #FF5500;
$soundcloud-2: #CE0412;
$soundcloud: linear-gradient(135deg, $soundcloud-1, $soundcloud-2);

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

Colours in the SoundCloud Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Orange	`#FF5500`	`rgb(255, 85, 0)`	`hsl(20, 100%, 50%)`
2	Red	`#CE0412`	`rgb(206, 4, 18)`	`hsl(356, 96%, 41%)`

SoundCloud Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud Gradient?

The SoundCloud Gradient uses 2 colours: #FF5500 and #CE0412, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the SoundCloud Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5500, #CE0412); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the SoundCloud Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 4.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.