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Summer Color Palettes for Design, Branding, and Art
8 summer palettes that skip the beach towel cliches. Sun-bleached coasts, Tuscan afternoons, aperol hour, and shade under a palm tree, ready to use.
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•May 20, 2026Spring Color Palettes for Design, Branding, and Art
8 spring palettes that go beyond generic pastels. Cherry blossoms, wildflower fields, fresh greens, and warm earth, ready to use.
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•April 21, 2026Pastel Color Palettes That Actually Work in Real Projects
Pastels are harder than they look. Here are 8 palettes that hold up in real design work, plus what makes a pastel palette feel intentional instead of washed out.
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•April 20, 2026What Is a Mesh Gradient (and Why Does It Look So Good)?
Mesh gradients blend colors like watercolor instead of straight lines. Here's what they are, how they work, and how to make one in seconds.
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•April 13, 2026Gradient Backgrounds for Websites: A Practical Guide
How to use gradient backgrounds that actually look good on your site. Palette ideas, code snippets, accessibility tips, and export options.
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•April 13, 2026Animated Gradient Backgrounds: When to Use Them (and When Not To)
Animated gradients grab attention, but they can also hurt performance and accessibility. Here's when they work, when they don't, and how to export them.
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•April 13, 2026GuidesFeatured
Making Gradient Backgrounds Accessible (Without Killing the Vibe)
Most gradient backgrounds fail WCAG contrast tests. Here's how to fix that with overlays, smart palette choices, and a simple testing method.
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•April 13, 2026