CSS Gradient Generator

CSS Gradient Generator - Create Linear, Radial & Conic Gradients

Generate a CSS Gradient

We built this tool to make designing beautiful backgrounds effortless. CSS gradients are essentially images generated by the browser, allowing you to create smooth transitions between two or more colors without needing an external graphics editor. Whether you need a subtle backdrop for a button or a striking header for your landing page, our generator handles the complex syntax so you can focus on the design.

Start by picking your colors, adjusting the direction, and letting us generate the code for you.

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• Preview: Live Gradient Box
• Gradient Type: Linear Radial Conic
• Controls: Add Color Stop Angle Dial Position
• Output: Copy CSS

How to use this gradient generator

We have streamlined the design process into a few simple steps.

1. Choose your gradient type: Select from Linear (straight lines), Radial (circular outward), or Conic (rotated around a center).
2. Add and adjust color stops: Click the slider to add new colors. Drag the stops left or right to control where the color transition begins and ends.
3. Set the angle or position: For linear gradients, define the direction (e.g., to the right or 45 degrees). For radial and conic gradients, set the center point.
4. Copy the CSS: Once you are happy with the preview, click to copy the code snippet. You can paste it directly into your stylesheet.

Gradient types

Modern CSS offers three main ways to paint gradients. We support all of them to give you maximum creative freedom.

Linear gradients

Linear gradients create a band of colors that progress in a straight line. You control the direction and the angle. This is the most common type used for buttons, hero sections, and overlays.

Syntax template: background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff0000 0%, #0000ff 100%);

Radial gradients

Radial gradients radiate outwards from a central point, creating a circular or elliptical shape. These are perfect for highlighting specific elements or creating a "spotlight" effect behind a product image.

Syntax template: background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, #ffffff 0%, #000000 100%);

Conic gradients

Conic gradients rotate colors around a central point, similar to a pie chart or a color wheel. While newer than linear and radial types, they are fantastic for creating distinctive patterns, charts, and metallic reflections.

Syntax template: background-image: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, red, orange, yellow);

Repeating gradients

Want to create stripes or patterns? We can repeat your gradient pattern infinitely to fill the background. By setting hard stops (where one color ends and another begins instantly), you can create classic barber-pole stripes or complex geometric backgrounds.

Syntax template: background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, yellow 0px, yellow 10px, black 10px, black 20px);

Output code and where to paste it

When you copy code from our tool, we provide a standard background-image property.

To use it, paste the code into the CSS rule for the element you want to style. We also recommend setting a solid background-color as a fallback. This ensures that if a user's browser is very old or fails to load the gradient, the text remains readable against a solid color.

Browser compatibility

CSS gradients are widely supported across all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

• Linear & Radial: Excellent support across all devices.
• Conic Gradients: Supported in all modern evergreen browsers. If you need to support very old browser versions (like Internet Explorer), we recommend providing a solid color fallback.
• Vendor Prefixes: Modern development rarely requires prefixes like -webkit- or -moz- for standard gradients anymore. Our tool generates clean, standard-compliant CSS3 code. If you are maintaining a legacy project, we suggest using a post-processor like Autoprefixer.

Troubleshooting

The gradient isn't showing up. Ensure you are using the background-image or background property. Gradients are technically images, so they won't work in the background-color property.

I see harsh lines or "banding." This happens when there aren't enough colors to make a smooth transition over a large area. Try adding intermediate color stops or reducing the distance between colors to smooth out the effect.

My transparency looks gray or muddy. If you fade from a colored solid to a transparent transparent, browsers sometimes interpolate through gray. To fix this, fade from the solid color to the *same* color but with 0% opacity.

Conic gradient isn't working. Check your browser version. While support is good now, older mobile browsers might not render conic gradients. Always test on your target devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSS gradient?

A CSS gradient is a CSS data type called <image>. It lets you display smooth transitions between two or more specified colors without using an actual image file, which keeps your website fast and lightweight.

How do I create a linear gradient in CSS?

You use the linear-gradient() function. You define a direction (like to right or 45deg) and list your colors.

How do I make a radial gradient?

Use the radial-gradient() function. You can specify the shape (circle or ellipse) and the starting position (like at center or at top left).

What is a conic gradient and when should I use it?

A conic gradient rotates colors around a center point. It is best used for pie charts, color wheels, and creating shiny, metallic surface effects.

How do color stops and percentages work?

A color stop tells the browser where a specific color should be purely that color. For example, blue 50% means the gradient will be solid blue exactly at the halfway mark.

How do I make striped patterns with repeating gradients?

You use repeating-linear-gradient(). The trick is to create "hard stops." For example, make Color A go from 0px to 10px, and Color B go from 10px to 20px. This eliminates the fade and creates a sharp line.

Where do I put gradient code?

It belongs in your CSS file or <style> block, specifically assigned to the background or background-image property of an element.

Do I still need vendor prefixes for gradients?

For the vast majority of users in the US and globally, no. Standard syntax is supported by all major modern browsers.

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