Toast Error

#EF4444

#DC2626

Text readability

Ui WarmBold

Toast Error is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#EF4444) to red (#DC2626) at 135°. It suits hero sections and call-to-action buttons and banners and attention-grabbing headers. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 4.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444, #DC2626);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#EF4444] to-[#DC2626]

Figma token

{
    "toast-error": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444 0%, #DC2626 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Toast Error gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let toastErrorGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.937, green: 0.267, blue: 0.267),
        Color(red: 0.863, green: 0.149, blue: 0.149)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(toastErrorGradient)

val toastErrorColors = listOf(Color(0xFFEF4444), Color(0xFFDC2626))

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

<!-- res/drawable/toast-error_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#EF4444"
        android:endColor="#DC2626"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const toastErrorGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFEF4444), Color(0xFFDC2626)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#EF4444', '#DC2626']}
  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="toast-error" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#EF4444" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#DC2626" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#toast-error)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --toast-error-1: #EF4444;
  --toast-error-2: #DC2626;
  --toast-error-angle: 135deg;
  --toast-error: linear-gradient(var(--toast-error-angle), var(--toast-error-1), var(--toast-error-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--toast-error);
}

$toast-error-1: #EF4444;
$toast-error-2: #DC2626;
$toast-error: linear-gradient(135deg, $toast-error-1, $toast-error-2);

@mixin toast-error-bg {
  background: $toast-error-1;
  background: $toast-error;
}

Colours in the Toast Error gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#EF4444`	`rgb(239, 68, 68)`	`hsl(0, 84%, 60%)`
2	Red	`#DC2626`	`rgb(220, 38, 38)`	`hsl(0, 72%, 51%)`

Toast Error gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Toast Error 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 Toast Error gradient?

The Toast Error gradient uses 2 colours: #EF4444 and #DC2626, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Toast Error gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444, #DC2626); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Toast Error gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 4.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.