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Coursera Gradient

#0056D2

#00419E

Text readability

Brand Cool Tech

Coursera Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from blue (#0056D2) to blue (#00419E) at 135°. It is inspired by Coursera’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 7.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2, #00419E);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#0056D2] to-[#00419E]

Figma token

{
    "coursera": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2 0%, #00419E 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Coursera Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let courseraGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0, green: 0.337, blue: 0.824),
        Color(red: 0, green: 0.255, blue: 0.62)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(courseraGradient)

val courseraColors = listOf(Color(0xFF0056D2), Color(0xFF00419E))

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

<!-- res/drawable/coursera_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#0056D2"
        android:endColor="#00419E"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const courseraGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF0056D2), Color(0xFF00419E)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#0056D2', '#00419E']}
  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="coursera" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0056D2" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#00419E" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#coursera)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --coursera-1: #0056D2;
  --coursera-2: #00419E;
  --coursera-angle: 135deg;
  --coursera: linear-gradient(var(--coursera-angle), var(--coursera-1), var(--coursera-2));
}

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

$coursera-1: #0056D2;
$coursera-2: #00419E;
$coursera: linear-gradient(135deg, $coursera-1, $coursera-2);

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

Colours in the Coursera Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Blue	`#0056D2`	`rgb(0, 86, 210)`	`hsl(215, 100%, 41%)`
2	Blue	`#00419E`	`rgb(0, 65, 158)`	`hsl(215, 100%, 31%)`

Coursera Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Coursera 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 Coursera Gradient?

The Coursera Gradient uses 2 colours: #0056D2 and #00419E, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Coursera Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056D2, #00419E); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Coursera Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 7.7:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.