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Facebook Gradient

#18ACFE

#0163E0

Text readability

Brand Cool Tech

Facebook Gradient is a cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from blue (#18ACFE) to blue (#0163E0) at 180°. It is inspired by Facebook’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 5.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(180deg, #18ACFE, #0163E0);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-b from-[#18ACFE] to-[#0163E0]

Figma token

{
    "facebook": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(180deg, #18ACFE 0%, #0163E0 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Facebook Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let facebookGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.094, green: 0.675, blue: 0.996),
        Color(red: 0.004, green: 0.388, blue: 0.878)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.5, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(facebookGradient)

val facebookColors = listOf(Color(0xFF18ACFE), Color(0xFF0163E0))

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

<!-- res/drawable/facebook_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#18ACFE"
        android:endColor="#0163E0"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const facebookGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(0, -1),
    end: Alignment(0, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF18ACFE), Color(0xFF0163E0)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#18ACFE', '#0163E0']}
  start={{ x: 0.5, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 0.5, 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="facebook" x1="0.5" y1="0" x2="0.5" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#18ACFE" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#0163E0" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#facebook)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --facebook-1: #18ACFE;
  --facebook-2: #0163E0;
  --facebook-angle: 180deg;
  --facebook: linear-gradient(var(--facebook-angle), var(--facebook-1), var(--facebook-2));
}

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

$facebook-1: #18ACFE;
$facebook-2: #0163E0;
$facebook: linear-gradient(180deg, $facebook-1, $facebook-2);

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

Colours in the Facebook Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Blue	`#18ACFE`	`rgb(24, 172, 254)`	`hsl(201, 99%, 55%)`
2	Blue	`#0163E0`	`rgb(1, 99, 224)`	`hsl(214, 99%, 44%)`

Facebook Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Facebook 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 Facebook Gradient?

The Facebook Gradient uses 2 colours: #18ACFE and #0163E0, at an angle of 180°.

How do I use the Facebook Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(180deg, #18ACFE, #0163E0); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Facebook Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 5.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.