Gradient Generator
Pin backgrounds look better with a gradient than a flat fill, and a gradient is the fastest way to make white text readable. Pick two colours, set an angle, copy the CSS.
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Set two colours to build a gradient.
Why gradients read as premium
A flat fill looks like a template. A gradient has depth, which is why almost every high-performing text-on-colour pin uses one. The trick is keeping the two stops close in hue — a blue-to-red gradient looks like a mistake, a navy-to-indigo one looks deliberate.
Gradients for text legibility
White text needs a dark background behind it. A gradient that is dark at the text end and lighter elsewhere lets one image carry both a photo and readable type. Point the dark stop at wherever the text sits.
Angle matters more than colour
Top-to-bottom gradients feel calm and vertical, which suits tall pins. Diagonal gradients add movement and suit energetic topics. Match the angle to the feeling rather than picking one and never changing it.
How to use Gradient Generator
- Pick a start and end colour.
- Choose an angle.
- Copy the CSS into your stylesheet or the hex stops into the builder.
Gradient Generator FAQ
Can I use this in the pin builder?
Yes — copy the two hex values and paste them into the background panel.
How many stops should I use?
Two. A third stop usually muddies the middle.
Will a gradient hurt readability?
Only if both ends are light. Keep at least one end dark enough for white text.
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