Gradient Generator

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Create CSS gradients visually

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How to Use Gradient Generator

  1. 1Pick two or more colors
  2. 2Adjust the angle/direction
  3. 3Preview the gradient live
  4. 4Copy the CSS code

About Gradient Generator

CSS Gradient Generator lets you create beautiful CSS gradients visually — no need to manually write or memorize the CSS gradient syntax. Pick your colors, set the direction, add color stops, and see the gradient update live in a preview panel.

CSS gradients are used everywhere in modern web design — hero section backgrounds, button hover effects, card borders, text gradients, and UI accents. Writing gradient CSS by hand is tedious and the syntax for multi-stop angled gradients is hard to remember.

The generated CSS is clean, standards-compliant, and ready to paste directly into your stylesheet. All generation happens in your browser — no account or server required.

Key Features of Gradient Generator

  • Visual gradient builder with live preview
  • Add multiple color stops at custom positions
  • Adjust gradient angle (0–360°) with a visual direction dial
  • HEX, RGB, and HSL color input for each stop
  • Copy generated CSS code with one click
  • Supports linear gradients with unlimited color stops
  • Works entirely in-browser — no server required
  • Generated CSS is clean and ready to paste into any stylesheet

Examples

Create a blue-to-purple hero background gradient

Generate a diagonal gradient for a landing page hero section background.

Input

Angle: 135°, Stop 1: #3B82F6, Stop 2: #8B5CF6

Output

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6, #8B5CF6);

Build a multi-stop sunset gradient

Create a warm three-color gradient for a decorative UI element.

Input

Angle: 180°, Stops: #FF6B6B at 0%, #FFE66D at 50%, #FF8E53 at 100%

Output

background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FF6B6B 0%, #FFE66D 50%, #FF8E53 100%);

Common Use Cases

  • Creating hero section backgrounds for landing pages and marketing sites
  • Designing button hover effects with subtle gradient transitions
  • Building card borders and dividers using gradient backgrounds
  • Creating CSS text gradients by combining with background-clip: text
  • Generating gradient color schemes for UI components
  • Learning CSS gradient syntax by seeing code generated from visual adjustments

Troubleshooting

Gradient appears as a solid color instead of a transition

Solution

Ensure at least two distinct color stops are defined. If both stops are the same color, the gradient will appear as a solid fill.

Gradient direction is not what I expected

Solution

CSS gradient angles start at 0° (bottom to top) and increase clockwise. 90° goes left to right, 180° goes top to bottom.

Generated CSS does not work in my browser

Solution

Linear gradients using standard CSS syntax are supported in all modern browsers. For IE11 support, add vendor-prefixed fallbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of gradients are supported?

Linear gradients with custom direction and multiple color stops are fully supported. Radial and conic gradients may be added in a future update.

How do I create a transparent gradient?

Add a color stop using RGBA or HSLA with an alpha value of 0. For example, rgba(0,0,0,0) to rgba(0,0,0,1) fades from transparent to solid black.

Can I create a gradient that repeats?

The generator creates standard linear-gradient(). Change the property to repeating-linear-gradient() in your stylesheet after copying.

What is the difference between background-color and background?

CSS gradients are images, not colors, so they must use the background or background-image property, not background-color.

Can I use this gradient for text?

Yes. Apply the CSS to the element, then add: -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;

How many color stops can I add?

CSS gradients support unlimited color stops. Keeping gradients to 2–4 stops is recommended for usability.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. Gradient generation happens entirely in your browser. No data is transmitted or stored.

Can I export the gradient as an image?

The tool generates CSS code. To export as an image, take a screenshot of the preview panel.