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Tesla Gradient

#CC0000

#191919

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Tesla Gradient is a warm and dark 2-colour linear gradient that runs from red (#CC0000) to near-black (#191919) at 135°. It is inspired by Tesla’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 11.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0000, #191919);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#CC0000] to-[#191919]

Figma token

{
    "tesla": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0000 0%, #191919 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Tesla Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let teslaGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.8, green: 0, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0.098, green: 0.098, blue: 0.098)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(teslaGradient)

val teslaColors = listOf(Color(0xFFCC0000), Color(0xFF191919))

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

<!-- res/drawable/tesla_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#CC0000"
        android:endColor="#191919"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const teslaGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFFCC0000), Color(0xFF191919)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#CC0000', '#191919']}
  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="tesla" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#CC0000" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#191919" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#tesla)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --tesla-1: #CC0000;
  --tesla-2: #191919;
  --tesla-angle: 135deg;
  --tesla: linear-gradient(var(--tesla-angle), var(--tesla-1), var(--tesla-2));
}

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

$tesla-1: #CC0000;
$tesla-2: #191919;
$tesla: linear-gradient(135deg, $tesla-1, $tesla-2);

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

Colours in the Tesla Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Red	`#CC0000`	`rgb(204, 0, 0)`	`hsl(0, 100%, 40%)`
2	Near-black	`#191919`	`rgb(25, 25, 25)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 10%)`

Tesla Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Tesla 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 Tesla Gradient?

The Tesla Gradient uses 2 colours: #CC0000 and #191919, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Tesla Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC0000, #191919); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Tesla Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 11.8:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.