What is the CSS Gradient Generator?
A visual tool for building CSS gradient backgrounds. Instead of writing linear-gradient() or radial-gradient() syntax by hand, you pick colors and direction with controls and get the complete CSS property ready to paste into your stylesheet.
linear 135°
linear top→bottom
radial circle
linear left→right
How to Use It
1
Open the tool
Go to CSS & Frontend and scroll to the CSS Gradient Generator.
2
Choose gradient type
Select Linear for directional gradients or Radial for circular/elliptical gradients.
3
Set colors and direction
Pick start and end colors using the color pickers. For linear gradients, set the angle or choose a preset direction (to right, to bottom, etc.).
4
Copy the CSS
Copy the generated background property and paste it into your CSS.
Pro Tips
💡Use
background-image instead of background if you need to layer a gradient over a background color.💡Add transparency with
rgba() or hex alpha (#ff000080) to create semi-transparent overlays over images.💡Stack multiple gradients:
background: linear-gradient(...), linear-gradient(...) — the first one is on top.Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSS gradient?
A smooth color transition created with CSS functions (
linear-gradient(), radial-gradient()) — no image files needed. The browser renders the gradient directly.Linear vs radial gradient?
Linear gradients transition along a straight line at any angle. Radial gradients radiate outward from a center point in a circle or ellipse.
Can I use more than two colors?
Yes — add multiple color stops:
linear-gradient(to right, red 0%, yellow 50%, green 100%). Each stop can be at any percentage.Do gradients need vendor prefixes?
No —
linear-gradient and radial-gradient are fully supported in all current browsers without any prefixes.Generate your gradient now
Open the CSS Gradient Generator and create any linear or radial gradient without memorising the syntax.
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