Loading Skeleton

#E2E8F0

#CBD5E1

Text readability

Ui NeutralPastel

Loading Skeleton is a neutral and pastel 2-colour linear gradient that runs from light grey (#E2E8F0) to light grey (#CBD5E1) at 90°. It suits subtle surfaces and app backgrounds and soft backgrounds, cards and onboarding screens. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 15.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2E8F0, #CBD5E1);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-r from-[#E2E8F0] to-[#CBD5E1]

Figma token

{
    "loading-skeleton": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(90deg, #E2E8F0 0%, #CBD5E1 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Loading Skeleton gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let loadingSkeletonGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.886, green: 0.91, blue: 0.941),
        Color(red: 0.796, green: 0.835, blue: 0.882)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0.5),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 0.5)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(loadingSkeletonGradient)

val loadingSkeletonColors = listOf(Color(0xFFE2E8F0), Color(0xFFCBD5E1))

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

<!-- res/drawable/loading-skeleton_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="0"
        android:startColor="#E2E8F0"
        android:endColor="#CBD5E1"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const loadingSkeletonGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, 0),
    end: Alignment(1, 0),
    colors: [Color(0xFFE2E8F0), Color(0xFFCBD5E1)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#E2E8F0', '#CBD5E1']}
  start={{ x: 0, y: 0.5 }}
  end={{ x: 1, y: 0.5 }}
  style={{ flex: 1 }}
/>

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1200" height="630" viewBox="0 0 1200 630">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="loading-skeleton" x1="0" y1="0.5" x2="1" y2="0.5">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#E2E8F0" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#CBD5E1" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#loading-skeleton)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --loading-skeleton-1: #E2E8F0;
  --loading-skeleton-2: #CBD5E1;
  --loading-skeleton-angle: 90deg;
  --loading-skeleton: linear-gradient(var(--loading-skeleton-angle), var(--loading-skeleton-1), var(--loading-skeleton-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--loading-skeleton);
}

$loading-skeleton-1: #E2E8F0;
$loading-skeleton-2: #CBD5E1;
$loading-skeleton: linear-gradient(90deg, $loading-skeleton-1, $loading-skeleton-2);

@mixin loading-skeleton-bg {
  background: $loading-skeleton-1;
  background: $loading-skeleton;
}

Colours in the Loading Skeleton gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Light grey	`#E2E8F0`	`rgb(226, 232, 240)`	`hsl(214, 32%, 91%)`
2	Light grey	`#CBD5E1`	`rgb(203, 213, 225)`	`hsl(213, 27%, 84%)`

Loading Skeleton gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Loading Skeleton gradient variations

Reversed

Vertical

Radial

Conic

Softer

Deeper

Smooth (OKLCH)

Hard stops

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hex codes for the Loading Skeleton gradient?

The Loading Skeleton gradient uses 2 colours: #E2E8F0 and #CBD5E1, at an angle of 90°.

How do I use the Loading Skeleton gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2E8F0, #CBD5E1); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Loading Skeleton gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 15.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.