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Indie Hackers Gradient

#0E2150

#1A3580

Text readability

Brand DarkCool Tech

Indie Hackers Gradient is a dark and cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from deep blue (#0E2150) to blue (#1A3580) at 135°. It is inspired by Indie Hackers’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 13.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E2150, #1A3580);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#0E2150] to-[#1A3580]

Figma token

{
    "indie-hackers": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #0E2150 0%, #1A3580 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Indie Hackers Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let indieHackersGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.055, green: 0.129, blue: 0.314),
        Color(red: 0.102, green: 0.208, blue: 0.502)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(indieHackersGradient)

val indieHackersColors = listOf(Color(0xFF0E2150), Color(0xFF1A3580))

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

<!-- res/drawable/indie-hackers_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#0E2150"
        android:endColor="#1A3580"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const indieHackersGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF0E2150), Color(0xFF1A3580)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#0E2150', '#1A3580']}
  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="indie-hackers" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0E2150" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#1A3580" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#indie-hackers)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --indie-hackers-1: #0E2150;
  --indie-hackers-2: #1A3580;
  --indie-hackers-angle: 135deg;
  --indie-hackers: linear-gradient(var(--indie-hackers-angle), var(--indie-hackers-1), var(--indie-hackers-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--indie-hackers);
}

$indie-hackers-1: #0E2150;
$indie-hackers-2: #1A3580;
$indie-hackers: linear-gradient(135deg, $indie-hackers-1, $indie-hackers-2);

@mixin indie-hackers-bg {
  background: $indie-hackers-1;
  background: $indie-hackers;
}

Colours in the Indie Hackers Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Deep blue	`#0E2150`	`rgb(14, 33, 80)`	`hsl(223, 70%, 18%)`
2	Blue	`#1A3580`	`rgb(26, 53, 128)`	`hsl(224, 66%, 30%)`

Indie Hackers Gradient in use

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Indie Hackers 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 Indie Hackers Gradient?

The Indie Hackers Gradient uses 2 colours: #0E2150 and #1A3580, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Indie Hackers Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E2150, #1A3580); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Indie Hackers Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 13.3:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.