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Threads App Gradient

#1A1A1A

#46464D

Text readability

Brand DarkNeutral Media

Threads App Gradient is a dark and neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from near-black (#1A1A1A) to charcoal (#46464D) at 135°. It is inspired by Threads’s brand colours, a reference point for media interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 13.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour (AAA). Check every point, not just the average →

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

CSS

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A, #46464D);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#1A1A1A] to-[#46464D]

Figma token

{
    "threads-app": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #46464D 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Threads App Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let threadsAppGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0.102, green: 0.102, blue: 0.102),
        Color(red: 0.275, green: 0.275, blue: 0.302)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(threadsAppGradient)

val threadsAppColors = listOf(Color(0xFF1A1A1A), Color(0xFF46464D))

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

<!-- res/drawable/threads-app_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#1A1A1A"
        android:endColor="#46464D"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const threadsAppGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF1A1A1A), Color(0xFF46464D)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#1A1A1A', '#46464D']}
  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="threads-app" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#1A1A1A" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#46464D" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#threads-app)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --threads-app-1: #1A1A1A;
  --threads-app-2: #46464D;
  --threads-app-angle: 135deg;
  --threads-app: linear-gradient(var(--threads-app-angle), var(--threads-app-1), var(--threads-app-2));
}

.hero {
  background: var(--threads-app);
}

$threads-app-1: #1A1A1A;
$threads-app-2: #46464D;
$threads-app: linear-gradient(135deg, $threads-app-1, $threads-app-2);

@mixin threads-app-bg {
  background: $threads-app-1;
  background: $threads-app;
}

Colours in the Threads App Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Near-black	`#1A1A1A`	`rgb(26, 26, 26)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 10%)`
2	Charcoal	`#46464D`	`rgb(70, 70, 77)`	`hsl(240, 5%, 29%)`

Threads App Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Threads App 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 Threads App Gradient?

The Threads App Gradient uses 2 colours: #1A1A1A and #46464D, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Threads App Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A, #46464D); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Threads App Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 13.1:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.