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Microsoft Gradient

#F25022

#7FBA00

#00A4EF

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Brand Bold Tech

Microsoft Gradient is a bold 3-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#F25022) through green (#7FBA00) to teal (#00A4EF) at 45°. It is inspired by Microsoft’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 5.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F25022, #7FBA00, #00A4EF);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-tr from-[#F25022] via-[#7FBA00] to-[#00A4EF]

Figma token

{
    "microsoft": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(45deg, #F25022 0%, #7FBA00 50%, #00A4EF 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Microsoft Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let microsoftGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.949, green: 0.314, blue: 0.133),
        Color(red: 0.498, green: 0.729, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0, green: 0.643, blue: 0.937)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 1),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 0)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(microsoftGradient)

val microsoftColors = listOf(Color(0xFFF25022), Color(0xFF7FBA00), Color(0xFF00A4EF))

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

<!-- res/drawable/microsoft_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="45"
        android:startColor="#F25022"
        android:centerColor="#7FBA00"
        android:endColor="#00A4EF"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const microsoftGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, 1),
    end: Alignment(1, -1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFF25022), Color(0xFF7FBA00), Color(0xFF00A4EF)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#F25022', '#7FBA00', '#00A4EF']}
  start={{ x: 0, y: 1 }}
  end={{ x: 1, y: 0 }}
  style={{ flex: 1 }}
/>

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="1200" height="630" viewBox="0 0 1200 630">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="microsoft" x1="0" y1="1" x2="1" y2="0">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#F25022" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#7FBA00" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#00A4EF" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#microsoft)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --microsoft-1: #F25022;
  --microsoft-2: #7FBA00;
  --microsoft-3: #00A4EF;
  --microsoft-angle: 45deg;
  --microsoft: linear-gradient(var(--microsoft-angle), var(--microsoft-1), var(--microsoft-2), var(--microsoft-3));
}

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

$microsoft-1: #F25022;
$microsoft-2: #7FBA00;
$microsoft-3: #00A4EF;
$microsoft: linear-gradient(45deg, $microsoft-1, $microsoft-2, $microsoft-3);

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

Colours in the Microsoft Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#F25022`	`rgb(242, 80, 34)`	`hsl(13, 89%, 54%)`
2	Green	`#7FBA00`	`rgb(127, 186, 0)`	`hsl(79, 100%, 36%)`
3	Teal	`#00A4EF`	`rgb(0, 164, 239)`	`hsl(199, 100%, 47%)`

Microsoft Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Microsoft 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 Microsoft Gradient?

The Microsoft Gradient uses 3 colours: #F25022, #7FBA00 and #00A4EF, at an angle of 45°.

How do I use the Microsoft Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F25022, #7FBA00, #00A4EF); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Microsoft Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 5.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.