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Duolingo Gradient

#58CC02

#05A43D

Text readability

Brand CoolBold Tech

Duolingo Gradient is a cool and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from green (#58CC02) to green (#05A43D) at 135°. It is inspired by Duolingo’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 8.0:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58CC02, #05A43D);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#58CC02] to-[#05A43D]

Figma token

{
    "duolingo": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #58CC02 0%, #05A43D 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Duolingo Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let duolingoGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.345, green: 0.8, blue: 0.008),
        Color(red: 0.02, green: 0.643, blue: 0.239)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(duolingoGradient)

val duolingoColors = listOf(Color(0xFF58CC02), Color(0xFF05A43D))

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

<!-- res/drawable/duolingo_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#58CC02"
        android:endColor="#05A43D"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const duolingoGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF58CC02), Color(0xFF05A43D)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#58CC02', '#05A43D']}
  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="duolingo" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#58CC02" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#05A43D" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#duolingo)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --duolingo-1: #58CC02;
  --duolingo-2: #05A43D;
  --duolingo-angle: 135deg;
  --duolingo: linear-gradient(var(--duolingo-angle), var(--duolingo-1), var(--duolingo-2));
}

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

$duolingo-1: #58CC02;
$duolingo-2: #05A43D;
$duolingo: linear-gradient(135deg, $duolingo-1, $duolingo-2);

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

Colours in the Duolingo Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Green	`#58CC02`	`rgb(88, 204, 2)`	`hsl(94, 98%, 40%)`
2	Green	`#05A43D`	`rgb(5, 164, 61)`	`hsl(141, 94%, 33%)`

Duolingo Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Duolingo 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 Duolingo Gradient?

The Duolingo Gradient uses 2 colours: #58CC02 and #05A43D, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Duolingo Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58CC02, #05A43D); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Duolingo Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 8.0:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.