CSS Gradient Generator
Visually design CSS gradients with a live preview and copy the ready-to-use CSS code.
Color Stops
CSS Code
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c5ce7 0%, #fd79a8 100%);
How to use CSS Gradient Generator
Generate beautiful CSS gradients — linear, radial, or conic — with a live preview and instant copy of the CSS code. Add multiple color stops, adjust angles and positions, and export as CSS background-image, SVG, or a PNG image. Perfect for website hero backgrounds, button hover effects, card accents, and data visualization color scales.
- Select gradient type: linear, radial, or conic.
- Add color stops by clicking the gradient bar and picking a color for each stop.
- Drag stops to adjust their position along the gradient.
- Set the angle (linear) or center position (radial) using the controls.
- Copy the generated CSS or download the gradient as a PNG or SVG.
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CSS gradient syntax guide
Linear gradients go from one color to another in a straight line: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6, #6366f1). Radial gradients emanate from a center point: background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #14b8a6, #6366f1). Conic gradients sweep around a center like a pie chart: background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #14b8a6, #6366f1, #14b8a6). Multiple color stops allow complex multi-color gradients: linear-gradient(to right, red 0%, orange 25%, yellow 50%, green 75%, blue 100%).
Gradient use cases and best practices
Subtle gradients (same hue, ±15% lightness) add depth to flat designs without visual noise. Bold gradients (contrasting hues) work well for hero sections, CTAs, and marketing headers. For text overlaid on gradient backgrounds, ensure the contrast ratio meets WCAG AA at both the lightest and darkest points of the gradient. Avoid using gradients as the sole means of conveying information (e.g., a red-to-green spectrum implying good-to-bad) — always pair with text labels for accessibility.
Glossary
- Color stop
- A point along a gradient that defines a specific color at a specific position (0%–100%).
- Linear gradient
- A CSS gradient that transitions between colors along a straight line at a defined angle.
- Radial gradient
- A CSS gradient that radiates from a central point outward in a circular or elliptical pattern.
- Conic gradient
- A CSS gradient that rotates around a center point, like the colors on a color wheel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why use CSS Gradient Generator?
- Converts between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK instantly
- Accessibility contrast checker built in
- Generates harmonious palette variations from a single colour
- Export-ready CSS variables and design tokens
Common use cases
- Pick brand colours that meet WCAG accessibility standards
- Generate a complementary palette from a logo colour
- Convert Figma HEX codes to CSS rgb() for developers
- Create a gradient from two brand colours
- Verify sufficient contrast for text on coloured backgrounds
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