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CSS Gradient Generator

Create stunning CSS gradients visually. Choose from linear, radial, or conic types, adjust color stops, and copy production-ready code.

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background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6750A4 0%, #7D5260 100%);

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How It Works

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palette

Choose gradient type: linear, radial, or conic

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colorize

Add color stops and adjust positions

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tune

Fine-tune angle and preview in real time

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Copy CSS, Tailwind, or SCSS code

CSS Gradients Explained

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Linear Gradients

Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line defined by an angle. They are the most commonly used gradient type in web design, perfect for backgrounds, buttons, and overlays.

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Radial Gradients

Radial gradients radiate from a center point outward in a circular or elliptical shape. They create spotlight effects, glowing buttons, and depth illusions in UI elements.

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Conic Gradients

Conic gradients rotate color transitions around a center point, like a color wheel. They are ideal for pie charts, loading indicators, and creative background effects.

Gradient Best Practices

When using gradients in web design, limit yourself to 2-3 color stops for most cases to keep the effect clean and professional. Use analogous colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel) for smooth, natural-looking gradients. Avoid combining too many contrasting colors as it can appear jarring. For text readability, always ensure sufficient contrast between gradient backgrounds and text. Consider adding a semi-transparent overlay when placing text over gradients. Use CSS custom properties (variables) to make gradients easily themeable and maintainable across your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSS gradient?expand_more
A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors, created entirely with CSS code. Unlike image-based gradients, CSS gradients are resolution-independent, load instantly, and can be animated. They are set using the background or background-image property.
What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?expand_more
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line (e.g., top to bottom). Radial gradients transition from a center point outward in a circle or ellipse. Conic gradients rotate colors around a center point like a pie chart. Each type is best suited for different design scenarios.
Can I use gradients with Tailwind CSS?expand_more
Yes! Tailwind CSS provides utility classes for linear gradients: bg-gradient-to-r (left to right), bg-gradient-to-b (top to bottom), etc. You can set from-[color], via-[color], and to-[color] for up to 3 stops. For radial or conic gradients, use arbitrary values with square bracket notation.
How many color stops can I use?expand_more
CSS supports unlimited color stops, but for practical design purposes, 2-5 stops work best. This tool supports up to 5 color stops. Each stop can have a specific position (0-100%) to control where the color transition occurs.
Are CSS gradients supported in all browsers?expand_more
Yes, CSS gradients have excellent browser support. Linear and radial gradients are supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Conic gradients are supported in all browsers since 2020. No vendor prefixes are needed for modern browsers.
Can I animate CSS gradients?expand_more
You cannot directly animate the gradient property with CSS transitions. However, you can animate gradients using CSS @property for registered custom properties, use background-size with background-position animations, or transition the opacity between two gradient layers.