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New Balance Gradient

#CF0A2C

#A80823

Text readability

Brand WarmBold Sport

New Balance Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#CF0A2C) to red (#A80823) at 135°. It is inspired by New Balance’s brand colours, a reference point for sport interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 6.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF0A2C, #A80823);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#CF0A2C] to-[#A80823]

Figma token

{
    "new-balance": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #CF0A2C 0%, #A80823 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

New Balance Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let newBalanceGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.812, green: 0.039, blue: 0.173),
        Color(red: 0.659, green: 0.031, blue: 0.137)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(newBalanceGradient)

val newBalanceColors = listOf(Color(0xFFCF0A2C), Color(0xFFA80823))

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

<!-- res/drawable/new-balance_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#CF0A2C"
        android:endColor="#A80823"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const newBalanceGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFCF0A2C), Color(0xFFA80823)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#CF0A2C', '#A80823']}
  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="new-balance" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#CF0A2C" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#A80823" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#new-balance)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --new-balance-1: #CF0A2C;
  --new-balance-2: #A80823;
  --new-balance-angle: 135deg;
  --new-balance: linear-gradient(var(--new-balance-angle), var(--new-balance-1), var(--new-balance-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--new-balance);
}

$new-balance-1: #CF0A2C;
$new-balance-2: #A80823;
$new-balance: linear-gradient(135deg, $new-balance-1, $new-balance-2);

@mixin new-balance-bg {
  background: $new-balance-1;
  background: $new-balance;
}

Colours in the New Balance Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#CF0A2C`	`rgb(207, 10, 44)`	`hsl(350, 91%, 43%)`
2	Red	`#A80823`	`rgb(168, 8, 35)`	`hsl(350, 91%, 35%)`

New Balance Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

New Balance 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 New Balance Gradient?

The New Balance Gradient uses 2 colours: #CF0A2C and #A80823, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the New Balance Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF0A2C, #A80823); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the New Balance Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 6.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.