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CSS Gradient Color Palettes

Curated gradient color combinations that work — with CSS code you can copy directly into your project.

Curated palettes

Aurora
#0ea5e9#06b6d4#8b5cf6

Cool blues and purples — clean, modern, tech-forward

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #06b6d4, #8b5cf6);
Sunset
#f97316#ef4444#ec4899

Warm oranges, reds, and pinks — energetic and bold

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ef4444, #ec4899);
Forest
#22c55e#10b981#14b8a6

Natural greens and teals — calm and organic

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #10b981, #14b8a6);
Cosmic
#6366f1#8b5cf6#0ea5e9

Deep indigos and blues — futuristic and expansive

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6, #0ea5e9);
Candy
#ec4899#f43f5e#a855f7

Vivid pinks and purples — playful and vibrant

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #f43f5e, #a855f7);
Ocean
#0ea5e9#0284c7#0f172a

Deep ocean blues — professional and trustworthy

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #0284c7, #0f172a);

Choosing gradient colors

Analogous colors

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (e.g. blue → cyan → teal) produce smooth, harmonious gradients. Best for backgrounds and subtle UI elements.

Complementary colors

Opposite colors (e.g. purple → yellow) create high-contrast, energetic gradients. Best for CTAs, headers, and attention-grabbing moments. Use sparingly — they're visually intense.

Triadic mid-stops

Adding a via-* color from a third point on the color wheel (e.g. blue → pink → orange) creates rich, complex gradients without muddy transitions.

Avoid complementary transitions through grey

Linear interpolation between complementary colors passes through grey in sRGB space. Use OKLCH color space interpolation for vibrant transitions — Gradient Studio handles this automatically.

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