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How CSS Gradient Generator works

  1. Choose Linear or Radial gradient type.
  2. For linear gradients, adjust the angle slider (0-360°).
  3. Add color stops, set each one's color and position percentage.
  4. Copy the generated background CSS property and paste it into your stylesheet.
  • Create eye-catching background gradients for hero sections and buttons.
  • Build subtle gradient overlays for images and cards.
  • Design radial spotlight or glow effects for UI highlights.
  • Prototype multi-color brand gradients before committing to a design system.
  • Generate gradient CSS for use in design tools or email templates.

Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored.

  • Doesn't generate vendor-prefixed CSS for very old browsers.
  • Conic gradients are not supported — only linear and radial.
  • Doesn't export gradients as image files (PNG/SVG).

CSS Gradient Generator

CSS Gradient Generator creates linear and radial CSS gradients with unlimited color stops. For linear gradients, adjust the angle with a slider. Add, remove, and reorder color stops with position controls. The CSS background property updates live and is one click away from your clipboard.

CSS Gradient Generator Runs locally

Settings

Color stops
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CSS output

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
Guide

How to use

  1. Choose Linear or Radial gradient type.

  2. For linear gradients, adjust the angle slider (0-360°).

  3. Add color stops, set each one's color and position percentage.

  4. Copy the generated background CSS property and paste it into your stylesheet.

Scenarios

Use cases

  • Create eye-catching background gradients for hero sections and buttons.

  • Build subtle gradient overlays for images and cards.

  • Design radial spotlight or glow effects for UI highlights.

  • Prototype multi-color brand gradients before committing to a design system.

  • Generate gradient CSS for use in design tools or email templates.

Good to know

Limitations & Privacy

Private by design

Everything runs locally in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored.

  • Doesn't generate vendor-prefixed CSS for very old browsers.

  • Conic gradients are not supported — only linear and radial.

  • Doesn't export gradients as image files (PNG/SVG).

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I use more than two color stops?

Yes. Click 'Add stop' to add as many color stops as you need. Each stop has its own color picker and position percentage.

What CSS property is generated?

The tool outputs a complete background shorthand property, e.g. background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #8b5cf6 100%); — ready to paste into your stylesheet.

What's the difference between linear and radial gradients?

Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line at a chosen angle. Radial gradients transition outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical pattern, useful for spotlight or glow effects.

How do I control where each color appears?

Each color stop has a position percentage (0-100%). Lower percentages place the color earlier in the gradient; you can create sharp transitions by setting two stops to nearly the same position.

Can I reorder color stops?

Yes, stops can be added, removed, and their positions adjusted independently. The gradient preview updates live so you can fine-tune the order visually.

Does this work with transparency?

Yes, use the color picker's alpha channel to create stops with rgba() values, which lets gradients fade into transparency rather than a solid color.

Will the generated CSS work in all browsers?

linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() are supported in all modern browsers without prefixes. Very old browsers (IE10 and earlier) may need vendor prefixes, which this tool doesn't generate.