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CSS Gradient Generator

Create linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients with a visual builder, color stops, and live preview.

CSS Gradient GeneratorGratisPopulairCSS & DevRuns in your browser
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Key features of the CSS gradient generator

  • Visual gradient editor with real-time preview
  • Linear, radial, and conic gradient types
  • Multiple colour stops with draggable positioning
  • Angle control for linear gradients
  • One-click CSS code copy

How to use the CSS gradient generator

  1. Choose gradient type

    Select linear, radial, or conic gradient type.

  2. Add colour stops

    Pick colours for each stop and adjust their positions.

  3. Adjust direction/angle

    Set the gradient angle or centre point for directional effects.

  4. Preview the gradient

    See the live gradient preview update as you adjust settings.

  5. Copy CSS code

    Click 'Copy CSS' to get the ready-to-use CSS code for your stylesheet.

What is a CSS gradient generator?

The CSS Gradient Generator creates beautiful linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients through a visual colour picker interface. Select colours, adjust angle and position, add colour stops, and generate production-ready CSS gradient code to copy into your stylesheet.

CSS gradients are a pure-CSS alternative to gradient images, requiring no image files. They scale infinitely, load instantly, and can be animated. From hero backgrounds to button hover effects, gradients are a versatile design tool that this generator makes accessible without deep CSS knowledge.

Why use a CSS gradient generator?

Creating perfect CSS gradients by manually adjusting hex codes and percentages is tedious. This visual editor lets you design gradients interactively and get the exact CSS code needed — saving design time and eliminating trial-and-error in your stylesheet.

CSS gradient generator: frequently asked questions

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What is a linear gradient in CSS?

A linear gradient transitions between colours along a straight line. The direction is set by an angle (e.g., 45deg) or keywords (to right, to bottom). Example: background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #4ecdc4).

What is a radial gradient?

A radial gradient radiates colours outward from a centre point in a circular or elliptical pattern. Example: background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #ff6b6b, #4ecdc4).

What are colour stops?

Colour stops define where each colour begins and ends in the gradient. A gradient can have as many stops as needed. Each stop has a colour and a position (0% to 100%).

Do CSS gradients work in all browsers?

Yes. Linear, radial, and conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers. For very old browser support, provide a solid colour fallback using a regular background-color property before the gradient.

Can I animate CSS gradients?

Standard CSS transitions don't animate gradients directly. You can animate gradient position using background-position with background-size, or use @keyframes to transition between completely different gradient states.

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