Classic preset
Slate gradient background
Slate gray to charcoal, fully neutral.
- #475569
- #0F172A
Best for
Documentation, comparison screenshots, anything where the UI must be the only color.
Pairs with
Light or dark frame, minimal annotations.
Editable layers
2 color stops at 140 degrees. Change any stop, the angle, or add a third color.
How to use it
Put a screenshot on Slate
- 01
Open the preset
Click "Open in editor" above. The editor loads with Slate already applied to the canvas.
- 02
Paste your screenshot
Cmd+V or drag a file in. Add a window frame, padding and shadow from the right panel. Run the privacy scan if there is anything sensitive.
- 03
Export
PNG for a static post. GIF or MP4 if you want the mesh to move. The GIF is compressed under the 15MB X limit automatically.
More Classic
Same family, different mood
Works well with
Tools that use this background
Start with Slate
It is loaded and waiting. Paste a screenshot and export in under a minute.