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Mercedes Gradient

#888888

#333333

Text readability

Brand NeutralDark Tech

Mercedes Gradient is a neutral and dark 2-colour linear gradient that runs from grey (#888888) to charcoal (#333333) at 135°. It is inspired by Mercedes-Benz’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 6.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #888888, #333333);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#888888] to-[#333333]

Figma token

{
    "mercedes": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #888888 0%, #333333 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Mercedes Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let mercedesGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.533, green: 0.533, blue: 0.533),
        Color(red: 0.2, green: 0.2, blue: 0.2)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(mercedesGradient)

val mercedesColors = listOf(Color(0xFF888888), Color(0xFF333333))

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

<!-- res/drawable/mercedes_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#888888"
        android:endColor="#333333"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const mercedesGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF888888), Color(0xFF333333)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#888888', '#333333']}
  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="mercedes" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#888888" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#333333" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#mercedes)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --mercedes-1: #888888;
  --mercedes-2: #333333;
  --mercedes-angle: 135deg;
  --mercedes: linear-gradient(var(--mercedes-angle), var(--mercedes-1), var(--mercedes-2));
}

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

$mercedes-1: #888888;
$mercedes-2: #333333;
$mercedes: linear-gradient(135deg, $mercedes-1, $mercedes-2);

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

Colours in the Mercedes Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Grey	`#888888`	`rgb(136, 136, 136)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 53%)`
2	Charcoal	`#333333`	`rgb(51, 51, 51)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 20%)`

Mercedes Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Mercedes 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 Mercedes Gradient?

The Mercedes Gradient uses 2 colours: #888888 and #333333, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Mercedes Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #888888, #333333); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Mercedes Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 6.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.