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Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient

#2F3437

#454B4F

Text readability

Brand DarkNeutral Tech

Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient is a dark and neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from charcoal (#2F3437) to charcoal (#454B4F) at 135°. It is inspired by Notion’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F3437, #454B4F);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#2F3437] to-[#454B4F]

Figma token

{
    "notion-inspired-dark": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #2F3437 0%, #454B4F 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let notionInspiredDarkGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.184, green: 0.204, blue: 0.216),
        Color(red: 0.271, green: 0.294, blue: 0.31)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(notionInspiredDarkGradient)

val notionInspiredDarkColors = listOf(Color(0xFF2F3437), Color(0xFF454B4F))

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

<!-- res/drawable/notion-inspired-dark_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#2F3437"
        android:endColor="#454B4F"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const notionInspiredDarkGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF2F3437), Color(0xFF454B4F)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#2F3437', '#454B4F']}
  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="notion-inspired-dark" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#2F3437" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#454B4F" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#notion-inspired-dark)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --notion-inspired-dark-1: #2F3437;
  --notion-inspired-dark-2: #454B4F;
  --notion-inspired-dark-angle: 135deg;
  --notion-inspired-dark: linear-gradient(var(--notion-inspired-dark-angle), var(--notion-inspired-dark-1), var(--notion-inspired-dark-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--notion-inspired-dark);
}

$notion-inspired-dark-1: #2F3437;
$notion-inspired-dark-2: #454B4F;
$notion-inspired-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, $notion-inspired-dark-1, $notion-inspired-dark-2);

@mixin notion-inspired-dark-bg {
  background: $notion-inspired-dark-1;
  background: $notion-inspired-dark;
}

Colours in the Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Charcoal	`#2F3437`	`rgb(47, 52, 55)`	`hsl(203, 8%, 20%)`
2	Charcoal	`#454B4F`	`rgb(69, 75, 79)`	`hsl(204, 7%, 29%)`

Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Notion-Inspired Dark 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 Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient?

The Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient uses 2 colours: #2F3437 and #454B4F, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F3437, #454B4F); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Notion-Inspired Dark Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 10.6:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.