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Sketch Gradient

#FDB300

#D1820A

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Brand WarmBold Tech

Sketch Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from orange (#FDB300) to orange (#D1820A) at 135°. It is inspired by Sketch’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 9.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDB300, #D1820A);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#FDB300] to-[#D1820A]

Figma token

{
    "sketch": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FDB300 0%, #D1820A 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Sketch Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let sketchGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.992, green: 0.702, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0.82, green: 0.51, blue: 0.039)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(sketchGradient)

val sketchColors = listOf(Color(0xFFFDB300), Color(0xFFD1820A))

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

<!-- res/drawable/sketch_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#FDB300"
        android:endColor="#D1820A"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const sketchGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFFDB300), Color(0xFFD1820A)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#FDB300', '#D1820A']}
  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="sketch" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#FDB300" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#D1820A" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#sketch)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --sketch-1: #FDB300;
  --sketch-2: #D1820A;
  --sketch-angle: 135deg;
  --sketch: linear-gradient(var(--sketch-angle), var(--sketch-1), var(--sketch-2));
}

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

$sketch-1: #FDB300;
$sketch-2: #D1820A;
$sketch: linear-gradient(135deg, $sketch-1, $sketch-2);

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

Colours in the Sketch Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Orange	`#FDB300`	`rgb(253, 179, 0)`	`hsl(42, 100%, 50%)`
2	Orange	`#D1820A`	`rgb(209, 130, 10)`	`hsl(36, 91%, 43%)`

Sketch Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Sketch 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 Sketch Gradient?

The Sketch Gradient uses 2 colours: #FDB300 and #D1820A, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Sketch Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDB300, #D1820A); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Sketch Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 9.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.