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Temporal Gradient

#141414

#363636

Text readability

Brand DarkNeutral Tech

Temporal Gradient is a dark and neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from near-black (#141414) to charcoal (#363636) at 135°. It is inspired by Temporal’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 15.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #141414, #363636);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#141414] to-[#363636]

Figma token

{
    "temporal": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #141414 0%, #363636 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Temporal Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let temporalGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.078, green: 0.078, blue: 0.078),
        Color(red: 0.212, green: 0.212, blue: 0.212)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(temporalGradient)

val temporalColors = listOf(Color(0xFF141414), Color(0xFF363636))

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

<!-- res/drawable/temporal_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#141414"
        android:endColor="#363636"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const temporalGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF141414), Color(0xFF363636)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#141414', '#363636']}
  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="temporal" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#141414" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#363636" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#temporal)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --temporal-1: #141414;
  --temporal-2: #363636;
  --temporal-angle: 135deg;
  --temporal: linear-gradient(var(--temporal-angle), var(--temporal-1), var(--temporal-2));
}

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

$temporal-1: #141414;
$temporal-2: #363636;
$temporal: linear-gradient(135deg, $temporal-1, $temporal-2);

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

Colours in the Temporal Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Near-black	`#141414`	`rgb(20, 20, 20)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 8%)`
2	Charcoal	`#363636`	`rgb(54, 54, 54)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 21%)`

Temporal Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Temporal 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 Temporal Gradient?

The Temporal Gradient uses 2 colours: #141414 and #363636, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Temporal Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #141414, #363636); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Temporal Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 15.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.