I&#x27;m not sure an arbitrary gradient would add much value either, at least without another image or graphic (e.g. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mapbox.com&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mapbox.com&#x2F;</a>).<p>A splash image doesn&#x27;t add much either, I agree, unless you layer other pieces on it so it looks more sophisticated and sets a mood (e.g. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.onelogin.com&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.onelogin.com&#x2F;</a>).<p>But yes, just a simple splash image with centered tagline text and CTA buttons is very cliche at this point. My mind is too warped by being a developer to know whether average consumers care or not, but most techies will assume it&#x27;s a weekend prototype, not a serious project.