Pewter Ash

#262B32

#4F535E

Text readability

Ui NeutralDark

Pewter Ash is a neutral and dark 2-colour linear gradient that runs from charcoal (#262B32) to grey (#4F535E) at 160°. It suits subtle surfaces and app backgrounds and dark-mode interfaces and footers. 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 →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(160deg, #262B32, #4F535E);

Tailwind

bg-[linear-gradient(160deg,#262B32,#4F535E)]

Figma token

{
    "pewter-ash": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(160deg, #262B32 0%, #4F535E 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Pewter Ash gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let pewterAshGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.149, green: 0.169, blue: 0.196),
        Color(red: 0.31, green: 0.325, blue: 0.369)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.318, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0.682, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(pewterAshGradient)

val pewterAshColors = listOf(Color(0xFF262B32), Color(0xFF4F535E))

Modifier.drawBehind {
    drawRect(
        Brush.linearGradient(
            colors = pewterAshColors,
            start = Offset(size.width * 0.318f, size.height * 0f),
            end = Offset(size.width * 0.682f, size.height * 1f)
        )
    )
}

<!-- res/drawable/pewter-ash_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="270"
        android:startColor="#262B32"
        android:endColor="#4F535E"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>
<!-- Android only takes multiples of 45°: 160deg in CSS is 290°, rounded to 270°. -->

const pewterAshGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-0.364, -1),
    end: Alignment(0.364, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF262B32), Color(0xFF4F535E)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#262B32', '#4F535E']}
  start={{ x: 0.318, y: 0 }}
  end={{ x: 0.682, 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="pewter-ash" x1="0.318" y1="0" x2="0.682" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#262B32" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#4F535E" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#pewter-ash)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --pewter-ash-1: #262B32;
  --pewter-ash-2: #4F535E;
  --pewter-ash-angle: 160deg;
  --pewter-ash: linear-gradient(var(--pewter-ash-angle), var(--pewter-ash-1), var(--pewter-ash-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--pewter-ash);
}

$pewter-ash-1: #262B32;
$pewter-ash-2: #4F535E;
$pewter-ash: linear-gradient(160deg, $pewter-ash-1, $pewter-ash-2);

@mixin pewter-ash-bg {
  background: $pewter-ash-1;
  background: $pewter-ash;
}

Colours in the Pewter Ash gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Charcoal	`#262B32`	`rgb(38, 43, 50)`	`hsl(215, 14%, 17%)`
2	Grey	`#4F535E`	`rgb(79, 83, 94)`	`hsl(224, 9%, 34%)`

Pewter Ash gradient in use

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Button

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Gradient text

Pewter Ash 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 Pewter Ash gradient?

The Pewter Ash gradient uses 2 colours: #262B32 and #4F535E, at an angle of 160°.

How do I use the Pewter Ash gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(160deg, #262B32, #4F535E); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Pewter Ash 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.