CSS Gradient Generator

Design beautiful gradients and get ready-to-use CSS code

Gradient Controls

Gradient Type

Angle 135°

Direction

Color Stops

Presets

Live Preview

CSS Output

All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

Usage Examples

Warm Gradient

A beautiful warm gradient transitioning from sunrise orange to sunset pink.

Ocean Gradient

A cool ocean-inspired gradient from deep blue to turquoise.

Radial Glow

A radial gradient creating a spotlight or glow effect from center.

Features

Multiple Gradient Types

Create linear, radial, and conic gradients with full control over direction and position

Live Visual Preview

See the gradient update in real-time as you adjust colors, stops, angles and positions

Multiple Color Stops

Add unlimited color stops with position control for complex, beautiful gradients

Privacy First

Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent to any server

How to Use?

Choose Type & Colors

Select a gradient type (linear, radial, conic) and add color stops with the color picker.

Adjust Direction

Use the angle slider for linear gradients or position controls for radial and conic types.

Copy the CSS

Click the Copy CSS button to copy the generated gradient code to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line at a specified angle (e.g. "to right" or "45deg"). Radial gradients spread outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape. Conic gradients rotate colors around a center point like a color wheel or pie chart — the color changes follow the arc, not a line. All three generate standard CSS that works in all modern browsers.

Use the angle slider (0-360 degrees). 0deg goes from bottom to top, 90deg goes from left to right, 180deg goes from top to bottom, 270deg goes from right to left. You can also use keyword directions: "to right", "to bottom", "to top left", etc. The generated CSS uses the degree value (e.g. "linear-gradient(135deg, ...)") which is compatible with all modern browsers.

A color stop is a specific color at a specific position in the gradient. Each stop has a color and a position (0% to 100%). Two stops at 0% and 100% create a simple two-color gradient. Adding a mid-stop at 50% lets you control the midpoint color. Stops at the same position create a hard edge — the gradient snaps sharply from one color to the next instead of transitioning.

Place two consecutive color stops at the same position. For example, to create a sharp split between red and blue at 50%: add a red stop at 50% and a blue stop also at 50%. The gradient will show solid red from 0% to 50%, then solid blue from 50% to 100%, with no smooth transition. This technique is used for striped backgrounds and flag-like designs.

Yes. Use rgba or hsla color values with an alpha channel. For example, rgba(255, 0, 0, 0) is transparent red and rgba(255, 0, 0, 1) is solid red. A gradient from rgba(255,0,0,0) to rgba(255,0,0,1) fades a red color from transparent to solid. This technique creates fade-in/fade-out overlays and transparent hero section gradients.

Yes. Linear, radial, and conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Conic gradients have slightly older browser support but are well-supported since 2020. The generated CSS uses standard syntax without -webkit- prefixes since those are no longer needed for gradients in current browsers.

Sunrise: warm orange-to-pink linear gradient. Ocean: deep blue-to-turquoise linear gradient. Forest: green-to-dark-green gradient. Sunset: purple-to-orange diagonal gradient. Neon: vivid cyan-to-magenta gradient. Pastel: soft pink-to-lavender gradient. Presets are starting points — modify the colors and angles after loading.

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your gradient data never leaves your device.

What is a CSS Gradient Generator?

A CSS gradient generator lets you visually design gradient backgrounds without memorizing syntax. Pick your gradient type (linear, radial, or conic), add color stops, adjust the angle or position, and the tool spits out clean CSS you can paste straight into your project.

Key Features

All three CSS gradient types in one tool. Unlimited color stops with drag-to-reposition. An angle slider for linear gradients and position controls for radial/conic ones. Beautiful presets to get you started fast. The generated CSS includes -webkit prefixes for older browser support.

Common Use Cases

Hero section backgrounds, button hover states, card overlays, and decorative borders. Radial gradients work nicely for spotlight effects, while conic gradients are perfect for color wheels or pie-chart-style visuals.

Tips

Stick to 2-3 colors for clean designs. Use analogous colors (neighbors on the color wheel) for smooth transitions. For a subtle background, try a gradient between two very similar shades. And always check your gradient on both light and dark backgrounds.

Privacy

Runs entirely in your browser. No colors, no settings, nothing gets uploaded anywhere.

Security and Privacy

Your data security is our priority

Local Processing

All processing happens in your browser

No Data Transfer

Your data is not sent to our servers

No Data Storage

No data is stored or shared

SSL Encryption

SSL encryption for secure connection

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CSS Gradient Generator

Gradient Controls

Live Preview

CSS Output

Usage Examples

Warm Gradient

Ocean Gradient

Radial Glow

Features

Multiple Gradient Types

Live Visual Preview

Multiple Color Stops

Privacy First

How to Use?

Choose Type & Colors

Adjust Direction

Copy the CSS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?

How do I set the angle for a linear gradient?

What is a color stop and how do I position them?

How do I create a gradient with a hard color edge (no transition)?

Can I use transparent colors in gradients?

Does the generated CSS work in all browsers?

What are the 6 presets?

Is data sent to a server?

What is a CSS Gradient Generator?

Key Features

Common Use Cases

Tips

Privacy

Security and Privacy

Local Processing

No Data Transfer

No Data Storage

SSL Encryption

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