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Masterclass Gradient

#E50914

#B20710

Text readability

Brand WarmBoldDark Tech

Masterclass Gradient is a warm, bold and dark 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#E50914) to red (#B20710) at 135°. It is inspired by MasterClass’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White 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 MasterClass’s brand colours, which may differ from its official guidelines. The Gradients is not affiliated with or endorsed by MasterClass. MasterClass 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 MasterClass’s. Terms

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E50914, #B20710);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#E50914] to-[#B20710]

Figma token

{
    "masterclass": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #E50914 0%, #B20710 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Masterclass Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let masterclassGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.898, green: 0.035, blue: 0.078),
        Color(red: 0.698, green: 0.027, blue: 0.063)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(masterclassGradient)

val masterclassColors = listOf(Color(0xFFE50914), Color(0xFFB20710))

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

<!-- res/drawable/masterclass_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#E50914"
        android:endColor="#B20710"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const masterclassGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFE50914), Color(0xFFB20710)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#E50914', '#B20710']}
  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="masterclass" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#E50914" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#B20710" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#masterclass)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --masterclass-1: #E50914;
  --masterclass-2: #B20710;
  --masterclass-angle: 135deg;
  --masterclass: linear-gradient(var(--masterclass-angle), var(--masterclass-1), var(--masterclass-2));
}

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

$masterclass-1: #E50914;
$masterclass-2: #B20710;
$masterclass: linear-gradient(135deg, $masterclass-1, $masterclass-2);

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

Colours in the Masterclass Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#E50914`	`rgb(229, 9, 20)`	`hsl(357, 92%, 47%)`
2	Red	`#B20710`	`rgb(178, 7, 16)`	`hsl(357, 92%, 36%)`

Masterclass Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

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Masterclass 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 Masterclass Gradient?

The Masterclass Gradient uses 2 colours: #E50914 and #B20710, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Masterclass Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E50914, #B20710); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Masterclass Gradient?

White 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.