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CSS Gradient Generator
Generate CSS gradient code visually
CSS Gradient Builder
Visual BuilderBuild gradients with live preview, production CSS, and fast preset switching.
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What is CSS Gradient Generator
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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) controls how HTML documents look, handling layout, colors, typography, and responsive behavior on every modern website.
CSS Gradient Generator produces standards-track CSS gradient functions — linear-gradient, radial-gradient, conic-gradient, and their repeating variants — with a visual editor for stops, angles, and positions.
The output uses modern CSS Color Module syntax (space-separated channels, hsl() and oklch() support) and works in every evergreen browser without vendor prefixes.
Why use it
- Design a hero-section background gradient interactively instead of guessing stop percentages in code.
- Generate a multi-stop button or card gradient that matches a Figma design exactly.
- Explore conic gradients for pie-chart or loading-spinner effects without writing a polar-coordinate formula.
Features
- Linear, radial, conic, and repeating gradient types with visual angle and position controls
- Add, remove, and reorder color stops by drag-and-drop — each stop has a hex/hsl/rgb picker
- Live preview shows the gradient at the target element size before you paste
- Output includes a vendor-prefixed fallback for IE11 when explicitly requested
- Exports to raw CSS, Tailwind arbitrary value (bg-[linear-gradient(...)]), and CSS variable form
How to use CSS Gradient Generator
- Pick a gradient type. Choose linear, radial, or conic. Each type has its own set of controls in the sidebar.
- Add color stops. Click anywhere on the gradient bar to add a stop. Drag to reposition; click the swatch to change the color.
- Tune the angle or position. For linear gradients, drag the angle dial. For radial/conic, drag the origin on the preview canvas.
- Copy the CSS. Click 'Copy CSS'. The tool outputs the gradient wrapped in `background:` and, optionally, a CSS variable declaration.
Example (before/after)
Input values
Choose the settings or values required to create cSS Gradient from the tool.
Generated result
Get generated cSS Gradient output that is ready to copy into your project or workflow.
Common errors
Incomplete values
Missing fields or partial content can block processing or produce weak results.
Fix: Provide the full required input before running the tool.
Copying placeholder content
Sample or placeholder values can lead to output that looks valid but is not ready for real use.
Fix: Replace placeholders with your actual values before relying on the result.
FAQ
Does the generator support modern CSS color functions like oklch()?
Yes. Color stops can be expressed as hex, rgb(), hsl(), or the perceptually-uniform oklch() — handy when you want a gradient that interpolates with consistent perceived brightness rather than RGB's uneven midpoint.
Can I generate gradients with more than three color stops?
Yes. Add as many stops as the design needs — click anywhere on the gradient bar to insert one, then drag to reposition. The CSS output lists them in stop-position order with explicit percentage anchors.
What's the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?
Linear gradients progress along a straight line (useful for backgrounds and banners). Radial gradients emanate outward from a point (spotlights, glows). Conic gradients sweep around a center point (pie charts, color wheels). Each has its own syntax the generator handles automatically.
Does the output include browser prefixes?
No — native gradient functions have been fully supported in every evergreen browser since 2014, so prefixes would add noise. If you need legacy IE11 support, enable the 'Legacy fallback' toggle to get a -ms- prefixed variant.
Can I use the output as a CSS variable?
Yes. Enable 'Export as CSS variable' and the output wraps the gradient in `--bg-hero: linear-gradient(...);` ready to drop into `:root` and reference elsewhere via `background: var(--bg-hero)`.
Is there a way to save or share the gradient I built?
Yes. The URL in your address bar encodes the current gradient — copy it to share with a teammate or bookmark it. Loading the URL restores the gradient exactly, including stop count, colors, and angle.
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