Shadow Play 28

About this gradient

This is a linear CSS gradient that blends two colours. The colour transitions diagonally from top-right to bottom-left, moving from Black #200122 at the start to Dark Red #6F0000 at the end. Both ends sit on the warm side of the spectrum, giving the blend an energetic, sunny feel.

The colours

The gradient is built from Black (#200122), Dark Red (#6F0000). Black is a deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents. Dark Red is a deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.

Where to use it

This linear gradient suits hero sections, call-to-action buttons, cards and section dividers. Because the colour travels diagonally from top-right to bottom-left, it pairs naturally with content laid out along the same axis, guiding the eye through the design. Use it full-width for impact or as a subtle button background.

Text & accessibility

The colours are close in tone, so this gradient works best as a decorative background rather than behind small text. If you do place text over it, use a solid overlay or pick text colour that clears the 4.5:1 WCAG contrast ratio against the Dark Red end.

Frequently asked questions

linear-gradient(90deg, #200122 0%, #6F0000 100%)

Vortex 28

linear 90°

1,198

linear-gradient(270deg, #0F0C29 0%, #302B63 50%, #24243E 100%)

Winter Frost 45

linear 270°

1,197

linear-gradient(90deg, #1F1C2C 0%, #928DAB 100%)

Neon City 40

linear 90°

1,196

linear-gradient(45deg, #0D0D0D 0%, #1A1A2E 100%)

Cherry Blossom 51

linear 45°

1,189

linear-gradient(135deg, #141E30 0%, #243B55 100%)

Nebula 23

linear 135°

1,185

linear-gradient(45deg, #0D0D0D 0%, #1A1A2E 100%)

Hue Shift 31

linear 45°

1,183

linear-gradient(150deg, #0F2027 0%, #203A43 50%, #2C5364 100%)

Cascade 15

linear 150°

1,179

linear-gradient(150deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #16213E 50%, #0F3460 100%)

Prism 26

linear 150°

1,178

linear-gradient(270deg, #0F0C29 0%, #302B63 50%, #24243E 100%)

Ocean Wave 5

linear 270°

1,175

linear-gradient(90deg, #0f0c29 0%, #302b63 100%)

Tone Fade 32

linear 90°

1,175

linear-gradient(90deg, #16222A 0%, #3A6073 100%)

Summer Haze 9

linear 90°

1,174

linear-gradient(90deg, #0F0C29 0%, #302B63 50%, #24243E 100%)

Jade Garden 5

linear 90°

1,171

linear-gradient(90deg, #0F2027 0%, #203A43 50%, #2C5364 100%)

Twilight 35

linear 90°

1,169

linear-gradient(45deg, #1F1C2C 0%, #928DAB 100%)

Ocean Wave 50

linear 45°

1,166

linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #434343 100%)

Pulse 37

linear 135°

1,166

linear-gradient(225deg, #0F2027 0%, #203A43 50%, #2C5364 100%)

Peach Fuzz 5

linear 225°

1,166

linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #E94560 100%)

Bloom 26

linear 135°

1,164

linear-gradient(150deg, #141E30 0%, #243B55 100%)

Light Burst 23

linear 150°

1,163

linear-gradient(45deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #E94560 100%)

Cascade 16

linear 45°

1,156

linear-gradient(150deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #E94560 100%)

Spring Bloom 46

linear 150°

1,155

linear-gradient(225deg, #200122 0%, #6F0000 100%)

Cosmic Ray 48

linear 225°

1,153

linear-gradient(270deg, #16222A 0%, #3A6073 100%)

Solar Wind 49

linear 270°

1,152

linear-gradient(45deg, #0F2027 0%, #203A43 50%, #2C5364 100%)

Aurora 45

linear 45°

1,145

linear-gradient(270deg, #0f0c29 0%, #302b63 100%)

Honey Glow 22

linear 270°

1,129