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Gradient Generator
Generate CSS gradient code for linear and radial gradients. Create beautiful color transitions with live preview. Copy-ready CSS code for backgrounds, text, and borders.
Use Gradient Generator to get instant results without uploads or sign-ups. Everything runs securely in your browser for fast, reliable output.
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About this tool
CSS gradients create smooth color transitions between two or more colors, adding depth and visual interest to web designs. Gradients are rendered by the browser and scale perfectly to any size, making them superior to gradient images for performance and flexibility.
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line in any direction - top to bottom, left to right, or diagonal. Radial gradients emanate from a center point in circular or elliptical patterns. Both types are widely supported in modern browsers and are essential tools for creating modern, visually appealing websites.
Gradients are incredibly versatile - use them for backgrounds, buttons, headers, text effects (with background-clip), borders (with border-image), and overlays. They can create depth, draw attention to elements, establish visual hierarchy, and add personality to designs without adding page weight.
Our generator creates production-ready CSS code with proper vendor prefixes for maximum browser compatibility. The code works in all modern browsers and degrades gracefully in older browsers with fallback solid colors.
Usage examples
Vertical Gradient
Top to bottom transition
Direction: to bottom Colors: #667eea → #764ba2 Common for page backgrounds
Horizontal Gradient
Left to right transition
Direction: to right Colors: #f093fb → #f5576c Great for buttons and headers
Diagonal Gradient
45-degree angle
Direction: to bottom right Colors: #4facfe → #00f2fe Dynamic, modern look
Radial Gradient
Circular color spread
Shape: circle Colors: #fa709a → #fee140 Spotlight effects
Complex Gradient
Multiple color stops
Custom angles and multiple colors for unique effects
How to use
- Choose gradient type (linear or radial).
- Enter start and end colors in hex format.
- For linear gradients, select direction (top, right, diagonal, etc.).
- For radial gradients, select shape (circle or ellipse).
- View live gradient preview.
- Copy the generated CSS code for use in your project.
Benefits
- Generate CSS gradient code instantly
- Support for linear and radial gradients
- Multiple direction options
- Custom color selection
- Live gradient preview
- Copy-ready CSS code
- No images needed - pure CSS
- Perfect browser scaling
- Vendor prefixes included
- Works on backgrounds, buttons, text
- Essential for modern web design
- Zero impact on page load speed
FAQs
What is a CSS gradient?
CSS gradients are smooth color transitions created with pure CSS code, not images. The browser renders gradients dynamically, so they scale perfectly to any size, work on retina displays, and add zero page weight. CSS supports linear gradients (straight line transitions) and radial gradients (circular transitions).
What's the difference between linear and radial gradients?
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line in a specified direction (top, right, diagonal, custom angle). Radial gradients transition from a center point outward in circular or elliptical patterns. Use linear for directional effects, radial for spotlight or burst effects.
How do I use gradients in CSS?
Use gradients with background or background-image properties: background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff0000, #00ff00); You can also use gradients for border-image, mask-image, or create gradient text effects with background-clip: text.
Can I use more than two colors in a gradient?
Yes! CSS gradients support multiple color stops: linear-gradient(red, yellow, green, blue). You can also specify positions: linear-gradient(red 0%, yellow 50%, green 100%). This creates complex, multi-color transitions.
What gradient directions are available?
Linear gradients support: to top, to right, to bottom, to left, to top right, to bottom right, to bottom left, to top left, or custom angles like 45deg, 135deg, 270deg. Default is to bottom if no direction specified.
Are CSS gradients supported in all browsers?
Yes! Modern CSS gradients work in all current browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Older browsers (IE9 and below) may need fallback solid colors or vendor prefixes (-webkit-, -moz-, -o-). Our generator includes necessary prefixes for maximum compatibility.
How do I create gradient text?
Use background-clip trick: background: linear-gradient(to right, #f00, #00f); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; This makes text transparent and shows the gradient background through it.
Do gradients affect page performance?
CSS gradients have minimal performance impact. They're rendered by the GPU, scale perfectly, and add zero HTTP requests or file size. They're far more performant than gradient images. However, very complex gradients with many color stops may have minor performance cost on mobile devices.
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