Gradient date widget

What a gradient date widget shows

A date widget is the calm alternative to a clock: one large number for the day, with the weekday above and the month below. It suits small 2 × 2 spaces and pairs well with a clock elsewhere on the screen.

It uses the phone's date, so it is free, works offline and needs no permission. WidgetCraft's Date layer takes a pattern, so each line can show a different part of the date.

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.
• Text: Use white text with labels at about 80% opacity.

Gradient date widget recipe

Gradient color palette

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

How to make a gradient date widget in WidgetCraft

1. Create a widget and open Canvas. Set the size to 200 × 200, the background to gradient #6A5CFF to #FF6FB5 at 45° and the corner radius to 24.
2. Tap Add and choose Date. Set the pattern to the full weekday (EEEE), the size to 15 and the color to #FFE066.
3. Add a second Date layer with the day number (pattern d) at size 92 in #FFFFFF, using built-in Sans.
4. Add a third Date layer with the full month (MMMM) at size 15 in #EBDDFF.
5. Center all three layers on the canvas.
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.

Everything in this recipe works in the free version.

Tips for gradient date widgets

• Blend two neighbouring hues, such as violet to pink.
• Set the gradient angle to about 45 degrees.
• Make the day number at least twice the size of the other lines.
• Write the month in full if there is room; short forms such as "Nov" look cramped in serif fonts.
• Pair it with a clock widget in the same font rather than squeezing the time into the same 2 × 2 space.
• Do not blend opposite colors; the middle turns muddy.
• Do not use dark text.

Questions about the gradient date widget

What size is a gradient date widget?

It is designed for 2 × 2 home screen cells on a 200 × 200 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?

Yes. Date widgets use free features in WidgetCraft, and the gradient styling is free too.

What else is this style called?

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

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• Vaporwave date widget
• Glass date widget
• Purple date widget
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