CSS Gradient Generator

What is a CSS Gradient Generator?

A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors, rendered by the browser without any image file. A CSS gradient generator gives you a visual interface to design these transitions and produces the exact CSS syntax, which can be fiddly to write by hand once you add multiple color stops.

Our generator supports both linear gradients (color flowing in a straight line at any angle) and radial gradients (color radiating from a center point). Add as many color stops as you like, position each one precisely, and copy the ready-to-use background property.

How to Create a Gradient

• Choose linear or radial gradient type
• For linear gradients, set the angle with the slider
• Add color stops and position each one along the gradient
• Watch the live preview update as you adjust everything
• Copy the generated CSS background property

Linear vs Radial Gradients

Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line whose direction you control with an angle — 90 degrees flows left to right, 180 degrees top to bottom. They are the most common choice for backgrounds, buttons, and hero sections.

Radial gradients emanate outward from a central point in a circular or elliptical shape, useful for spotlight effects, glows, and soft vignettes. Both types can use multiple color stops to create rich, multi-color effects.

Why Use CSS Gradients?

Gradients add depth and visual interest without the file size, scaling problems, or extra HTTP requests of image backgrounds. Because they are pure CSS, they render crisply at any resolution and can be animated. They are a staple of modern web design for backgrounds, overlays, and accents. This tool generates them entirely in your browser.