Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients with live preview. Generate linear, radial, and conic gradients with custom colors, angles, and stops. Copy ready-to-use CSS code instantly.
Gradient Controls
Live Preview
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
Gradient Presets
Gradient Usage Tips
- Linear gradients create smooth color transitions in a straight line
- Radial gradients create circular or elliptical color transitions
- Conic gradients create color transitions around a center point
- Add multiple color stops for complex, multi-color gradients
- Adjust color stop positions to control transition points
- Use gradients for backgrounds, buttons, text effects, and more
What is a CSS Gradient?
A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors. Unlike solid colors, gradients create visual interest and depth, making them essential for modern web design. CSS gradients are rendered by the browser, so they're resolution-independent and look crisp on any display.
Gradients can be used for backgrounds, borders, text effects, buttons, and decorative elements. They're particularly popular in modern UI design, where they add visual appeal without requiring image files, reducing page load times and improving performance.
Types of CSS Gradients
Linear Gradients
Linear gradients create a smooth color transition along a straight line. You can specify the direction using angles (0° to 360°) or keywords like to right, to bottom, or to top right. Linear gradients are the most commonly used gradient type.
Use cases: Backgrounds, buttons, headers, dividers, card designs
Radial Gradients
Radial gradients create circular or elliptical color transitions radiating from a center point. You can control the shape (circle or ellipse), size, and position of the gradient. Radial gradients are perfect for creating spotlight effects or circular color transitions.
Use cases: Buttons, badges, icons, spotlight effects, circular backgrounds
Conic Gradients
Conic gradients create color transitions around a center point, like a color wheel. Colors transition around the circle rather than from center to edge. Conic gradients are great for creating pie charts, color wheels, or angular color effects.
Use cases: Pie charts, color wheels, angular designs, decorative elements
Common Use Cases
- Backgrounds: Create visually appealing page or section backgrounds
- Buttons: Add depth and visual interest to interactive elements
- Text Effects: Apply gradients to text using
background-clip: text - Cards: Enhance card designs with subtle gradient backgrounds
- Headers: Create eye-catching header sections with gradient backgrounds
- Borders: Use gradients for border effects and decorative elements
- Overlays: Create gradient overlays on images for better text readability
- Branding: Match brand colors with custom gradient combinations
FAQ
background-clip: text property combined with -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent. This creates a gradient text effect. However, ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility and readability.