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Apple Gradient

#555555

#000000

Text readability

Brand DarkNeutral Tech

Apple Gradient is a dark and neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from grey (#555555) to near-black (#000000) at 135°. It is inspired by Apple’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 14.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555555, #000000);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#555555] to-[#000000]

Figma token

{
    "apple": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #555555 0%, #000000 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Apple Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let appleGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.333, green: 0.333, blue: 0.333),
        Color(red: 0, green: 0, blue: 0)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(appleGradient)

val appleColors = listOf(Color(0xFF555555), Color(0xFF000000))

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

<!-- res/drawable/apple_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#555555"
        android:endColor="#000000"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const appleGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF555555), Color(0xFF000000)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#555555', '#000000']}
  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="apple" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#555555" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#000000" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#apple)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --apple-1: #555555;
  --apple-2: #000000;
  --apple-angle: 135deg;
  --apple: linear-gradient(var(--apple-angle), var(--apple-1), var(--apple-2));
}

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

$apple-1: #555555;
$apple-2: #000000;
$apple: linear-gradient(135deg, $apple-1, $apple-2);

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

Colours in the Apple Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Grey	`#555555`	`rgb(85, 85, 85)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 33%)`
2	Near-black	`#000000`	`rgb(0, 0, 0)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 0%)`

Apple Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Apple 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 Apple Gradient?

The Apple Gradient uses 2 colours: #555555 and #000000, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Apple Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #555555, #000000); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Apple Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 14.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.