Android hexa codes for gradient

Android hexa codes for gradient

Android uses Hex ARGB values, which are formatted as #AARRGGBB. That first pair of letters, the AA, represent the Alpha Channel. You must convert your decimal opacity values to a Hexdecimal value. Here are the steps:

Alpha Hex Value Process

1. Take your opacity as a decimal value and multiply it by 255. So, if you have a block that is 50% opaque the decimal value would be .5. For example: .5 x 255 = 127.5
2. The fraction won't convert to hex, so you must round your number up or down to the nearest whole number. For example: 127.5 rounds up to 128; 55.25 rounds down to 55.
3. Enter your decimal value in a decimal to hexadecimal converter, like thishttp://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-converter, and convert your values
4. If you only get back a single value, prefix it with a zero. For example, if you're trying to get 5% opacity and your going through this process you'll end up with the hex value of D. Add a zero in front of it so it appears as 0D.

That's how you find the alpha channel value. I've taken the liberty to put together a list of values for you. Enjoy!

Hex Opacity Values

• 100% — FF
• 95% — F2
• 90% — E6
• 85% — D9
• 80% — CC
• 75% — BF
• 70% — B3
• 65% — A6
• 60% — 99
• 55% — 8C
• 50% — 80
• 45% — 73
• 40% — 66
• 35% — 59
• 30% — 4D
• 25% — 40
• 20% — 33
• 15% — 26
• 10% — 1A
• 5% — 0D
• 0% — 00

And usage in xml is in this way

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"

android:shape="rectangle" >

<gradient

    android:angle="90"

    android:endColor="#00ffffff"

    android:startColor="#40000000"

    android:centerColor="#1A000000" />

<corners android:radius="0dp" />

</shape>