CSS Gradient Generator

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CSS Gradient Generator

Build a linear or radial gradient visually, then copy the ready-to-use CSS.

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CSS Gradient Generator

Add color stops, drag the sliders, and the preview and code update live.

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366f1 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
Tip: Most browsers support a `-webkit-` prefixed fallback automatically for older Safari versions — modern CSS gradients work unprefixed everywhere current.
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What Is a CSS Gradient?

A CSS gradient smoothly blends two or more colors without needing an image file — it's pure CSS, rendered by the browser, scales perfectly at any resolution, and loads instantly. Gradients are everywhere in modern web design: hero backgrounds, buttons, overlays, and decorative accents.

Linear vs. Radial Gradients

linear-gradient(angle, color1 stop1%, color2 stop2%, ...)
radial-gradient(circle, color1 stop1%, color2 stop2%, ...)

A linear gradient transitions along a straight line at a specified angle. A radial gradient radiates outward from a center point — useful for spotlight effects, glows, or circular color transitions.

How to Use This Generator

Pick linear or radial. For linear gradients, set the angle (0° points up, 90° points right, 180° points down). Add or remove color stops, pick colors with the color pickers, and drag each stop's position slider. The preview and the CSS code update instantly — click Copy when you're happy with it.

Understanding Color Stops

Each color stop has a color and a position (0% to 100%) along the gradient. Two stops create a simple two-color blend; adding more stops lets you build multi-color transitions, sharp color bands (by placing two stops very close together), or asymmetric blends by clustering stops toward one end.

💡 For a sharp color band instead of a smooth blend, set two stops to nearly the same position (like 49% and 51%) — this creates a hard edge instead of a gradual transition.

Common Gradient Angles

  • 0deg / to top: transitions from bottom to top
  • 90deg / to right: transitions left to right
  • 180deg / to bottom: transitions top to bottom (a very common default)
  • 135deg: a popular diagonal "top-left to bottom-right" look

Browser Support

CSS gradients are supported in all modern browsers without prefixes. Only very old browser versions (largely obsolete today) required vendor prefixes like `-webkit-linear-gradient` — for any current project, the unprefixed syntax this generator produces works everywhere.

Where This Fits

Pair this with our color converter for finding exact color values, or our image color picker to pull colors from an existing design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need vendor prefixes for CSS gradients?
No — modern browsers support the unprefixed `linear-gradient()` and `radial-gradient()` syntax universally. Prefixes were only needed for very old browser versions.
Can I use more than two colors in a gradient?
Yes — add as many color stops as you like, each with its own color and position, to create multi-color transitions.
How do I make a gradient transparent at one end?
Use an `rgba()` color with an alpha value of 0 at that stop instead of a solid hex color — this generator's color picker uses solid colors, but you can manually edit the alpha in the copied code if needed.
What's the difference between gradient angle and direction keywords?
Angles (like 90deg) give precise control; keywords (like "to right") are shorthand for common angles. Both produce valid CSS — this generator uses precise angles for flexibility.
Can I animate a CSS gradient?
Gradients themselves can't be smoothly animated between two different gradient definitions in pure CSS, but you can animate properties like background-position on a larger gradient, or use CSS custom properties with a script for more control.
Will this gradient work the same in all browsers?
Yes — the unprefixed syntax this tool generates is part of the standard CSS spec and renders consistently across all current browsers.
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