Curated

Synthwave

#FC466B

#3F5EFB

Text readability

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Synthwave is a bold, neon and cool 2-colour linear gradient that runs from light red (#FC466B) to blue (#3F5EFB) at 135°. It suits banners and attention-grabbing headers and gaming, music and nightlife designs. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 4.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AA). Check every point, not just the average →

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC466B, #3F5EFB);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#FC466B] to-[#3F5EFB]

Figma token

{
    "synthwave": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #FC466B 0%, #3F5EFB 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Synthwave gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let synthwaveGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.988, green: 0.275, blue: 0.42),
        Color(red: 0.247, green: 0.369, blue: 0.984)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(synthwaveGradient)

val synthwaveColors = listOf(Color(0xFFFC466B), Color(0xFF3F5EFB))

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

<!-- res/drawable/synthwave_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#FC466B"
        android:endColor="#3F5EFB"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const synthwaveGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFFC466B), Color(0xFF3F5EFB)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#FC466B', '#3F5EFB']}
  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="synthwave" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#FC466B" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#3F5EFB" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#synthwave)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --synthwave-1: #FC466B;
  --synthwave-2: #3F5EFB;
  --synthwave-angle: 135deg;
  --synthwave: linear-gradient(var(--synthwave-angle), var(--synthwave-1), var(--synthwave-2));
}

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

$synthwave-1: #FC466B;
$synthwave-2: #3F5EFB;
$synthwave: linear-gradient(135deg, $synthwave-1, $synthwave-2);

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

Colours in the Synthwave gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Light red	`#FC466B`	`rgb(252, 70, 107)`	`hsl(348, 97%, 63%)`
2	Blue	`#3F5EFB`	`rgb(63, 94, 251)`	`hsl(230, 96%, 62%)`

Synthwave gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Synthwave 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 Synthwave gradient?

The Synthwave gradient uses 2 colours: #FC466B and #3F5EFB, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Synthwave gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC466B, #3F5EFB); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Synthwave gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 4.9:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.