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Threads Gradient

#000000

#333333

Text readability

Brand DarkNeutral Tech

Threads Gradient is a dark and neutral 2-colour linear gradient that runs from near-black (#000000) to charcoal (#333333) at 135°. It is inspired by Threads’s brand colours, a reference point for tech interfaces. White text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 17.5:1 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, #000000, #333333);

Tailwind

bg-gradient-to-br from-[#000000] to-[#333333]

Figma token

{
    "threads": {
        "value": "linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #333333 100%)",
        "type": "color"
    }
}

Threads Gradient for SwiftUI, Flutter, Android and more

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

let threadsGradient = LinearGradient(
    colors: [
        Color(red: 0, green: 0, blue: 0),
        Color(red: 0.2, green: 0.2, blue: 0.2)
    ],
    startPoint: UnitPoint(x: 0, y: 0),
    endPoint: UnitPoint(x: 1, y: 1)
)

// Usage
Rectangle().fill(threadsGradient)

val threadsColors = listOf(Color(0xFF000000), Color(0xFF333333))

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

<!-- res/drawable/threads_gradient.xml -->
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="rectangle">
    <gradient
        android:angle="315"
        android:startColor="#000000"
        android:endColor="#333333"
        android:type="linear" />
</shape>

const threadsGradient = LinearGradient(
    begin: Alignment(-1, -1),
    end: Alignment(1, 1),
    colors: [Color(0xFF000000), Color(0xFF333333)],
);

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

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

<LinearGradient
  colors={['#000000', '#333333']}
  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" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#000000" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#333333" />
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="url(#threads)" />
</svg>

:root {
  --threads-1: #000000;
  --threads-2: #333333;
  --threads-angle: 135deg;
  --threads: linear-gradient(var(--threads-angle), var(--threads-1), var(--threads-2));
}

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

$threads-1: #000000;
$threads-2: #333333;
$threads: linear-gradient(135deg, $threads-1, $threads-2);

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

Colours in the Threads Gradient

Stop	Name	HEX	RGB	HSL
1	Near-black	`#000000`	`rgb(0, 0, 0)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 0%)`
2	Charcoal	`#333333`	`rgb(51, 51, 51)`	`hsl(0, 0%, 20%)`

Threads Gradient in use

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Button

Card accentAs a border or progress bar

Gradient text

Threads 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 Gradient?

The Threads Gradient uses 2 colours: #000000 and #333333, at an angle of 135°.

How do I use the Threads Gradient in CSS?

Paste background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #333333); into any element’s styles. For Tailwind, use the class list in the Tailwind block above.

What text colour works on the Threads Gradient?

White text has the best contrast, at 17.5:1 against the gradient’s average colour, which is AAA. Check the lightest and darkest ends too if text spans the whole gradient.