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Gusto Gradient

#F45D48

#C2263D

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Brand WarmBold Tech

Gusto Gradient is a warm and bold 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#F45D48) to red (#C2263D) at 135°. It is inspired by Gusto’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. 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 →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F45D48, #C2263D);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#F45D48] to-[#C2263D]

Figma token

{
    "gusto": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #F45D48 0%, #C2263D 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Gusto Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let gustoGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.957, green: 0.365, blue: 0.282),
        Color(red: 0.761, green: 0.149, blue: 0.239)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(gustoGradient)

val gustoColors = listOf(Color(0xFFF45D48), Color(0xFFC2263D))

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

<!-- res/drawable/gusto_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#F45D48"
        android:endColor="#C2263D"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const gustoGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFF45D48), Color(0xFFC2263D)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#F45D48', '#C2263D']}
  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="gusto" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#F45D48" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#C2263D" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#gusto)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --gusto-1: #F45D48;
  --gusto-2: #C2263D;
  --gusto-angle: 135deg;
  --gusto: linear-gradient(var(--gusto-angle), var(--gusto-1), var(--gusto-2));
}

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

$gusto-1: #F45D48;
$gusto-2: #C2263D;
$gusto: linear-gradient(135deg, $gusto-1, $gusto-2);

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

Colours in the Gusto Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#F45D48`	`rgb(244, 93, 72)`	`hsl(7, 89%, 62%)`
2	Red	`#C2263D`	`rgb(194, 38, 61)`	`hsl(351, 67%, 45%)`

Gusto Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Gusto 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 Gusto Gradient?

The Gusto Gradient uses 2 colours: #F45D48 and #C2263D, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Gusto Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F45D48, #C2263D); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Gusto 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.