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LinkedIn Gradient

#0A66C2

#004182

Text readability

Brand Cool Tech

LinkedIn Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from blue (#0A66C2) to deep blue (#004182) at 180°. It is inspired by LinkedIn’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 7.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A66C2, #004182);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-b from-[#0A66C2] to-[#004182]

Figma token

{
    "linkedin": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(180deg, #0A66C2 0%, #004182 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

LinkedIn Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let linkedinGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.039, green: 0.4, blue: 0.761),
        Color(red: 0, green: 0.255, blue: 0.51)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(linkedinGradient)

val linkedinColors = listOf(Color(0xFF0A66C2), Color(0xFF004182))

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

<!-- res/drawable/linkedin_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#0A66C2"
        android:endColor="#004182"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const linkedinGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(0, -1),
    end: Alignment(0, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF0A66C2), Color(0xFF004182)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#0A66C2', '#004182']}
  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="linkedin" x1="0.5" y1="0" x2="0.5" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0A66C2" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#004182" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#linkedin)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --linkedin-1: #0A66C2;
  --linkedin-2: #004182;
  --linkedin-angle: 180deg;
  --linkedin: linear-gradient(var(--linkedin-angle), var(--linkedin-1), var(--linkedin-2));
}

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

$linkedin-1: #0A66C2;
$linkedin-2: #004182;
$linkedin: linear-gradient(180deg, $linkedin-1, $linkedin-2);

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

Colours in the LinkedIn Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Blue	`#0A66C2`	`rgb(10, 102, 194)`	`hsl(210, 90%, 40%)`
2	Deep blue	`#004182`	`rgb(0, 65, 130)`	`hsl(210, 100%, 25%)`

LinkedIn Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn Gradient?

The LinkedIn Gradient uses 2 colours: #0A66C2 and #004182, at an angle of 180°.

How do I use the LinkedIn Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A66C2, #004182); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the LinkedIn Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 7.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.