Parchment Sand

#DFDFDF

#C1C4C1

Text readability

Ui Neutral

Parchment Sand is a neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from light grey (#DFDFDF) to light grey (#C1C4C1) at 160°. It suits subtle surfaces and app backgrounds. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 13.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(160deg, #DFDFDF, #C1C4C1);

Tailwind

bg-[linear-gradient(160deg,#DFDFDF,#C1C4C1)]

Figma token

{
    "parchment-sand": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(160deg, #DFDFDF 0%, #C1C4C1 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Parchment Sand gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let parchmentSandGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.875, green: 0.875, blue: 0.875),
        Color(red: 0.757, green: 0.769, blue: 0.757)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.318, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.682, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(parchmentSandGradient)

val parchmentSandColors = listOf(Color(0xFFDFDFDF), Color(0xFFC1C4C1))

Modifier.drawBehind {
    drawRect(
        Brush.linearGradient(
            colors = parchmentSandColors,
            start = Offset(size.width * 0.318f, size.height * 0f),
            end = Offset(size.width * 0.682f, size.height * 1f)
        )
    )
}

<!-- res/drawable/parchment-sand_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#DFDFDF"
        android:endColor="#C1C4C1"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>
<!-- Android only takes multiples of 45°: 160deg in CSS is 290°, rounded to 270°. -->

const parchmentSandGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-0.364, -1),
    end: Alignment(0.364, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFDFDFDF), Color(0xFFC1C4C1)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#DFDFDF', '#C1C4C1']}
  start={{ x: 0.318, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 0.682, 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="parchment-sand" x1="0.318" y1="0" x2="0.682" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#DFDFDF" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#C1C4C1" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#parchment-sand)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --parchment-sand-1: #DFDFDF;
  --parchment-sand-2: #C1C4C1;
  --parchment-sand-angle: 160deg;
  --parchment-sand: linear-gradient(var(--parchment-sand-angle), var(--parchment-sand-1), var(--parchment-sand-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--parchment-sand);
}

$parchment-sand-1: #DFDFDF;
$parchment-sand-2: #C1C4C1;
$parchment-sand: linear-gradient(160deg, $parchment-sand-1, $parchment-sand-2);

@mixin parchment-sand-bg {
  background: $parchment-sand-1;
  background: $parchment-sand;
}

Colours in the Parchment Sand gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Light grey	`#DFDFDF`	`rgb(223, 223, 223)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 87%)`
2	Light grey	`#C1C4C1`	`rgb(193, 196, 193)`	`hsl(120, 2%, 76%)`

Parchment Sand gradient in use

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Parchment Sand 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 Parchment Sand gradient?

The Parchment Sand gradient uses 2 colours: #DFDFDF and #C1C4C1, at an angle of 160°.

How do I use the Parchment Sand gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(160deg, #DFDFDF, #C1C4C1); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Parchment Sand gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 13.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.