How to use the CSS Gradient Generator
1. Choose Linear or Radial gradient type.
2. Adjust the angle (linear) and set your color stops — click the color swatch to change color, drag the slider for position.
3. Copy the generated CSS background property to use in your stylesheet.
What is it?
CSS gradients are smooth transitions between two or more colors, rendered entirely by the browser without any image files. Linear gradients flow in a straight line at a configurable angle. Radial gradients radiate outward from a center point. Both support multiple color stops — any number of colors at specific positions along the gradient.
Gradients are commonly used for hero backgrounds, button fills, card overlays, progress bars, and decorative accents. They're lightweight (no HTTP requests), infinitely scalable, and can be animated with CSS transitions. The output is a standard CSS background property that works in all modern browsers without prefixes.
Example
Type: Linear · Angle: 135° · #6366f1 → #06b6d4
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
The live preview updates instantly as you adjust colors, angle, and stop positions.
Benefits
Design gradients visually without memorising CSS syntax
Adjust direction, color stops, and transition points with sliders and see the result in real time — no syntax lookup needed.
Generate cross-browser gradient CSS with vendor prefixes
Output includes all required prefixes and fallbacks for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge compatibility.
Prototype hero backgrounds and UI elements without a design tool
Experiment with gradient styles directly in the browser — faster than switching to Figma or Photoshop for early iterations.
Copy exact CSS to match a gradient from any design file
Adjust color stops and angle until the output matches your Figma or Sketch gradient, then copy the generated CSS.
Frequently asked questions
What is a color stop?
A color stop defines a specific color at a specific position along the gradient (0%–100%). A gradient with stops #ff0000 at 0% and #0000ff at 100% fades from red to blue. Adding a stop at 50% lets you control the color at the midpoint independently.
Can I make a transparent gradient?
Yes — use a color with transparency like rgba(0,0,0,0) or a hex color with alpha (#00000000). This is the technique used for image fade-outs (e.g., fading an image to transparent at the bottom for a text overlay).
What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?
Linear gradients flow along a straight line from one color to another — useful for backgrounds, buttons, and bars. Radial gradients emanate from a center point outward in a circular/elliptical pattern — useful for spotlight effects, glow effects, and circular decorations.