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Linear Gradient

#5E6AD2

#A8A8F0

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Brand CoolPastel Tech

Linear Gradient is a cool and pastel 2-colour linear gradient that runs from blue (#5E6AD2) to pale blue (#A8A8F0) at 135°. It is inspired by Linear’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 6.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5E6AD2, #A8A8F0);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#5E6AD2] to-[#A8A8F0]

Figma token

{
    "linear": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #5E6AD2 0%, #A8A8F0 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Linear Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let linearGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.369, green: 0.416, blue: 0.824),
        Color(red: 0.659, green: 0.659, blue: 0.941)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(linearGradient)

val linearColors = listOf(Color(0xFF5E6AD2), Color(0xFFA8A8F0))

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

<!-- res/drawable/linear_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#5E6AD2"
        android:endColor="#A8A8F0"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const linearGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF5E6AD2), Color(0xFFA8A8F0)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#5E6AD2', '#A8A8F0']}
  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="linear" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#5E6AD2" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#A8A8F0" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#linear)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --linear-1: #5E6AD2;
  --linear-2: #A8A8F0;
  --linear-angle: 135deg;
  --linear: linear-gradient(var(--linear-angle), var(--linear-1), var(--linear-2));
}

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

$linear-1: #5E6AD2;
$linear-2: #A8A8F0;
$linear: linear-gradient(135deg, $linear-1, $linear-2);

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

Colours in the Linear Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Blue	`#5E6AD2`	`rgb(94, 106, 210)`	`hsl(234, 56%, 60%)`
2	Pale blue	`#A8A8F0`	`rgb(168, 168, 240)`	`hsl(240, 71%, 80%)`

Linear Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Linear 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 Linear Gradient?

The Linear Gradient uses 2 colours: #5E6AD2 and #A8A8F0, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Linear Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5E6AD2, #A8A8F0); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Linear Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 6.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.