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Steam Gradient

#1B2838

#2A475E

Text readability

Brand DarkCool Media

Steam Gradient is a dark and cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from charcoal (#1B2838) to deep blue (#2A475E) at 135°. It is inspired by Steam’s brand colours, a reference point for media interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 12.2:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2838, #2A475E);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#1B2838] to-[#2A475E]

Figma token

{
    "steam": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2838 0%, #2A475E 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Steam Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let steamGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.106, green: 0.157, blue: 0.22),
        Color(red: 0.165, green: 0.278, blue: 0.369)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(steamGradient)

val steamColors = listOf(Color(0xFF1B2838), Color(0xFF2A475E))

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

<!-- res/drawable/steam_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#1B2838"
        android:endColor="#2A475E"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const steamGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF1B2838), Color(0xFF2A475E)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#1B2838', '#2A475E']}
  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="steam" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#1B2838" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#2A475E" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#steam)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --steam-1: #1B2838;
  --steam-2: #2A475E;
  --steam-angle: 135deg;
  --steam: linear-gradient(var(--steam-angle), var(--steam-1), var(--steam-2));
}

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

$steam-1: #1B2838;
$steam-2: #2A475E;
$steam: linear-gradient(135deg, $steam-1, $steam-2);

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

Colours in the Steam Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Charcoal	`#1B2838`	`rgb(27, 40, 56)`	`hsl(213, 35%, 16%)`
2	Deep blue	`#2A475E`	`rgb(42, 71, 94)`	`hsl(207, 38%, 27%)`

Steam Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Steam 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 Steam Gradient?

The Steam Gradient uses 2 colours: #1B2838 and #2A475E, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Steam Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2838, #2A475E); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Steam Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 12.2:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.