CSS Gradient Generator
Create linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients visually with color stops, angle control, and live preview.
About This Tool
The CSS Gradient Generator is a free browser-based tool that lets you visually design CSS gradients without writing code by hand. Whether you need a subtle background for a landing page hero, a vibrant accent for a card component, or an experimental conic gradient for a creative layout, this tool makes the process fast and intuitive.
CSS gradients are a fundamental part of modern web design. They allow you to create smooth transitions between two or more colors directly in CSS, without needing image files. This reduces page load times, scales perfectly to any resolution, and is easy to maintain. The three main types — linear, radial, and conic — each serve different design purposes and are all supported here.
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line at a specified angle or direction. Radial gradients spread outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape. Conic gradients rotate colors around a center point, making them useful for pie-chart-like effects and color wheels.
This tool gives you full control over each color stop —
pick a color, adjust its position along the gradient, and add
up to ten stops for complex multi-color effects. The live
preview updates instantly, and the generated CSS is ready to
copy and paste into your stylesheet. An optional vendor prefix
toggle generates -webkit-linear-gradient for
broader legacy browser compatibility.
All processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, making it safe for use in any project.
How to Use
- Select a gradient type: Linear, Radial, or Conic using the tabs.
- For linear gradients, set the angle with the slider (0–360 degrees) or choose a preset direction like “To Right” or “To Bottom Left”.
- For radial gradients, choose the shape (circle or ellipse) and position (center, top, bottom, left, or right).
- For conic gradients, adjust the start angle and position.
- Add, remove, or modify color stops. Each stop has a color picker, hex input, and position slider (0–100%).
- Preview the gradient in the large preview area at the top.
- Copy the generated CSS with the Copy button or the Ctrl+Shift+C keyboard shortcut.
- Try the preset gradients at the bottom for quick inspiration.
FAQ
What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?
A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at a given angle. A radial gradient radiates outward from a center point in a circle or ellipse. A conic gradient sweeps colors around a center point like the hands of a clock. Each type creates a different visual effect suitable for various design needs.
How many color stops can I add?
You can add up to 10 color stops per gradient. A minimum of 2 stops is required. Each stop has its own color and position (0-100%), giving you fine-grained control over the gradient transition.
Do I need vendor prefixes for CSS gradients?
Modern browsers fully support the standard linear-gradient, radial-gradient, and conic-gradient syntax. Vendor prefixes like -webkit-linear-gradient are only needed for very old browsers (Safari 6 and below, older Android WebView). You can toggle vendor prefixes on if your project requires legacy support.
Is my data safe?
Yes. All gradient generation happens entirely in your browser using standard CSS syntax construction. No data is sent to any server, and there are no third-party analytics on your input.
Can I use these gradients in Tailwind CSS?
Yes. While Tailwind has built-in gradient utilities (bg-gradient-to-r, from-blue-500, etc.), for more complex gradients with multiple stops or radial/conic types, you can paste the generated CSS into a custom class using Tailwind's @apply directive or an arbitrary value like bg-[linear-gradient(...)].
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