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Gradient Generator

Visual CSS gradient builder

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background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981 0%, #047857 100%);

How to use Gradient Generator

  1. Choose linear, radial, or conic gradient type.
  2. Adjust the angle, shape, or position as needed.
  3. Add or remove color stops, drag the position values to fine-tune.
  4. Copy the CSS and paste into your stylesheet.

CSS gradient basics

A gradient transitions between two or more colors. Linear gradients go in a straight line at a specified angle. Radial gradients radiate outward from a central point, either as a circle or ellipse. Conic gradients rotate colors around a center point, creating pie-chart-like effects.

Color stops determine where each color peaks in the transition. Two stops at 0% and 100% create a smooth blend. Adding intermediate stops lets you create multi-color gradients, hard color bands, and complex effects like glass reflections or metallic surfaces.

Gradients render natively in the browser — no image files needed. They scale infinitely with the element and look crisp on any display. For backgrounds, hero sections, buttons, and decorative accents, CSS gradients are lightweight and performant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gradient types are supported?
Linear (straight line), radial (circular/elliptical), and conic (angular/pie-slice). All are standard CSS.
How many color stops can I add?
Unlimited in theory. In practice, 2-5 stops give the best visual results. Too many stops make gradients look muddy.
Do I need vendor prefixes?
Not for modern browsers. All major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) support unprefixed gradient syntax. Only add prefixes if you specifically target very old browsers.
Can I use the gradient as a background-image?
Yes — the CSS output uses the background shorthand, which works on any element. For SVG fills or other uses, extract just the gradient() function.