CSS Gradient Generator
Create CSS linear and radial gradients visually with instant code output
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2284c6 0%, #8e44ad 100%);
bg-gradient-to-r from-[#2284c6] to-[#8e44ad]
Preset Gradients
Ocean Blue
Sunset
Purple Dream
Emerald
What is CSS Gradient Generator?
CSS gradients are one of the most effective ways to add depth, visual hierarchy, and brand personality to a web design — and with modern CSS, no image files are required. A gradient defined purely in CSS renders crisply at any resolution, loads instantly with zero HTTP requests, and is trivially animatable. However, writing gradient syntax by hand — especially for multi-stop, angled, or radial gradients — is tedious and error-prone. Our free CSS Gradient Generator lets you build gradients visually through an interactive interface and instantly outputs production-ready CSS code. You can choose linear or radial gradient types, set the direction or angle, add colour stops at any position along the gradient axis, and adjust opacity per stop. A live preview shows exactly how the gradient will look in a browser. The generated CSS is compatible with all modern browsers and includes no vendor prefixes, since gradient support has been universal since 2013. Use the output directly in background, background-image, or border-image properties, or as part of a more complex layered background stack.
How to Use CSS Gradient Generator
- 1
Choose Type and Direction
Select linear or radial gradient. For linear, set the angle (0° = top to bottom, 90° = left to right). For radial, choose the shape (circle or ellipse) and position.
- 2
Add and Adjust Colour Stops
Pick colours for each stop using the colour picker. Drag stops along the gradient bar to set their position. Add more stops for complex multi-colour gradients.
- 3
Copy the CSS
The live preview updates in real time. When you are happy with the result, copy the generated background CSS property to your clipboard and paste it directly into your stylesheet.
Use Cases
Hero Section Backgrounds
Full-width hero sections with gradient backgrounds are a staple of modern web design. Create a brand-matching gradient here — perhaps a diagonal fade from your primary brand colour to a complementary shade — and paste the CSS directly into your hero component. No image files, no resizing, pixel-perfect at every viewport size.
Button Hover Effects and CTAs
Gradient backgrounds on call-to-action buttons add depth and premium feel compared to flat solid colours. Generate a subtle gradient that matches your button's base colour, apply it as the hover state background, and the button gains a tactile quality without any additional design assets.
Card and Section Dividers
Gradient overlays on image cards — a semi-transparent dark gradient over a photo — create contrast for text overlaid on images without a solid opaque box. Build the gradient with colour stops that go from transparent to rgba(0,0,0,0.7) and apply it as a layered background-image on top of your card image.
Features
Linear and Radial Gradient Types
Generate both linear-gradient() for directional fades and radial-gradient() for circular or elliptical patterns — covering the most common use cases in web design.
Live Visual Preview
See exactly how your gradient looks in a browser-rendered preview that updates in real time as you adjust colours, stops, and direction.
Multiple Colour Stops
Add as many colour stops as you need at any position — from a simple two-colour fade to a complex multi-step spectrum.
Production-Ready CSS Output
Outputs clean, unprefixed CSS compatible with all modern browsers. Copy directly into your stylesheet's background or background-image property.
Frequently Asked Questions
The basic syntax is: background: linear-gradient(direction, color-stop1, color-stop2, ...). For example: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%). The direction can be an angle in degrees (0deg = upward, 90deg = rightward) or a keyword like to right, to bottom left, etc. You can add as many colour stops as needed.
Yes. CSS gradients (linear-gradient and radial-gradient) have been supported in all major browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — since 2013 without any vendor prefixes. The -webkit- prefix was required before 2013 but is no longer necessary for modern projects. The conic-gradient type is slightly newer but is also widely supported as of 2022.
Yes, using the border-image property: border-image: linear-gradient(to right, #ff6b6b, #4ecdc4) 1. However, border-image does not support border-radius. An alternative technique is to use a pseudo-element (::before or ::after) with a gradient background sized slightly larger than the element, placed behind it with a lower z-index.
A radial gradient radiates outward from a centre point in a circular or elliptical pattern — like a spotlight or glow effect. Use it for spotlight highlights on images, vignette effects (dark edges fading to transparent), circular badge backgrounds, or glowing button effects. The syntax is: background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #color1, #color2).
Use rgba() or hsla() colour values for your stops — the alpha channel controls transparency. For example: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0), rgba(0,0,0,0.8)) creates a gradient from fully transparent to 80% black. This technique is commonly used for image overlay effects where you want text to be readable over a photo.
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