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Tailwind CSS Gradient

#38BDF8

#818CF8

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Brand CoolPastel Tech

Tailwind CSS Gradient is a cool and pastel 2-colour linear gradient that runs from teal (#38BDF8) to light blue (#818CF8) at 135°. It is inspired by Tailwind CSS’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 8.2:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #818CF8);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#38BDF8] to-[#818CF8]

Figma token

{
    "tailwind-css": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #818CF8 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Tailwind CSS Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let tailwindCssGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.22, green: 0.741, blue: 0.973),
        Color(red: 0.506, green: 0.549, blue: 0.973)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(tailwindCssGradient)

val tailwindCssColors = listOf(Color(0xFF38BDF8), Color(0xFF818CF8))

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

<!-- res/drawable/tailwind-css_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#38BDF8"
        android:endColor="#818CF8"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const tailwindCssGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF38BDF8), Color(0xFF818CF8)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#38BDF8', '#818CF8']}
  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="tailwind-css" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#38BDF8" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#818CF8" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#tailwind-css)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --tailwind-css-1: #38BDF8;
  --tailwind-css-2: #818CF8;
  --tailwind-css-angle: 135deg;
  --tailwind-css: linear-gradient(var(--tailwind-css-angle), var(--tailwind-css-1), var(--tailwind-css-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--tailwind-css);
}

$tailwind-css-1: #38BDF8;
$tailwind-css-2: #818CF8;
$tailwind-css: linear-gradient(135deg, $tailwind-css-1, $tailwind-css-2);

@mixin tailwind-css-bg {
  background: $tailwind-css-1;
  background: $tailwind-css;
}

Colours in the Tailwind CSS Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Teal	`#38BDF8`	`rgb(56, 189, 248)`	`hsl(198, 93%, 60%)`
2	Light blue	`#818CF8`	`rgb(129, 140, 248)`	`hsl(234, 89%, 74%)`

Tailwind CSS Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Tailwind CSS 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 Tailwind CSS Gradient?

The Tailwind CSS Gradient uses 2 colours: #38BDF8 and #818CF8, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Tailwind CSS Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8, #818CF8); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Tailwind CSS Gradient?

Black text has the best contrast, at 8.2:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.