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YouTube Gradient

#FF0000

#CC0000

Text readability

Brand WarmBold Tech

YouTube Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#FF0000) to red (#CC0000) at 180°. It is inspired by YouTube’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White 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 YouTube’s brand colours, which may differ from its official guidelines. The Gradients is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube. YouTube 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 YouTube’s. Terms

CSS

background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FF0000, #CC0000);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-b from-[#FF0000] to-[#CC0000]

Figma token

{
    "youtube": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(180deg, #FF0000 0%, #CC0000 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

YouTube Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let youtubeGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 1, green: 0, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0.8, green: 0, blue: 0)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(youtubeGradient)

val youtubeColors = listOf(Color(0xFFFF0000), Color(0xFFCC0000))

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

<!-- res/drawable/youtube_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#FF0000"
        android:endColor="#CC0000"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const youtubeGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(0, -1),
    end: Alignment(0, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFFF0000), Color(0xFFCC0000)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#FF0000', '#CC0000']}
  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="youtube" x1="0.5" y1="0" x2="0.5" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#FF0000" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#CC0000" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#youtube)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --youtube-1: #FF0000;
  --youtube-2: #CC0000;
  --youtube-angle: 180deg;
  --youtube: linear-gradient(var(--youtube-angle), var(--youtube-1), var(--youtube-2));
}

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

$youtube-1: #FF0000;
$youtube-2: #CC0000;
$youtube: linear-gradient(180deg, $youtube-1, $youtube-2);

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

Colours in the YouTube Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#FF0000`	`rgb(255, 0, 0)`	`hsl(0, 100%, 50%)`
2	Red	`#CC0000`	`rgb(204, 0, 0)`	`hsl(0, 100%, 40%)`

YouTube Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

YouTube 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 YouTube Gradient?

The YouTube Gradient uses 2 colours: #FF0000 and #CC0000, at an angle of 180°.

How do I use the YouTube Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FF0000, #CC0000); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the YouTube Gradient?

White 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.