Gradient calendar widget

What a gradient calendar widget shows

A calendar widget answers two questions: what day is it, and what is next. The date sits in a bold block on the left and the next event takes the right side.

The date works with no permission. Showing events needs Android's calendar permission and a calendar connection, which is a Pro feature in WidgetCraft. Without it you can still build the date block on its own for free.

How the gradient style shapes it

Gradient widgets use a smooth blend between two related colors as the background, with white text on top. They add color without adding clutter.

• Numbers: Keep numbers white and bold so they hold up over both gradient colors.
• Lists: Use white markers and thin translucent dividers.

Gradient calendar widget recipe

Gradient color palette

• Violet #6A5CFFBackground
• Pink #FF6FB5Surface and tracks
• White #FFFFFFText
• Lilac mist #EBDDFFLabels
• Lemon #FFE066Accent

How to make a gradient calendar widget in WidgetCraft

1. Create a widget and open Canvas. Set the size to 360 × 180, the background to gradient #6A5CFF to #FF6FB5 at 45° and the corner radius to 24.
2. Add a Shape on the left, 104 × 124 with radius 20, filled with #FFE066.
3. Add two Date layers over it: the short weekday at size 13 and the day number at size 58, both in #000000.
4. Add a Text label "Next" at size 11 in #EBDDFF.
5. Add a List layer, open Data and choose your calendar. Set the title to size 19 in #FFFFFF and the time to size 14 in #EBDDFF.
6. Add the gradient ornament with Shape layers and move them below the other layers in Layers: two large translucent white circles at about 12% opacity in the right corners, for depth.
7. Tap Save, then Add to home screen and resize the widget on your launcher if needed.

The layout and styling are free. The live data connection for this widget needs WidgetCraft Pro, a one-time purchase.

Tips for gradient calendar widgets

• Blend two neighbouring hues, such as violet to pink.
• Set the gradient angle to about 45 degrees.
• Event titles vary in length, so give the title a single line and let it truncate.
• Show one or two events at most in a 4 × 2 widget.
• If no events appear, check that the calendar you chose is the one your events are saved in.
• Do not blend opposite colors; the middle turns muddy.
• Do not use dark text.

Questions about the gradient calendar widget

What size is a gradient calendar widget?

It is designed for 4 × 2 home screen cells on a 360 × 180 canvas. You can resize it on the launcher and the design scales in proportion.

Which colors does it use?

Violet (#6A5CFF) for the background, White (#FFFFFF) for the main text, Lilac mist (#EBDDFF) for labels and Lemon (#FFE066) as the accent.

Is it free to make?

The gradient design is free to build. Showing live events needs the one-time Pro upgrade.

What else is this style called?

People also search for gradient aesthetic calendar widget, colorful calendar widget, aurora calendar widget. They describe the same look as this gradient calendar widget.

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