CSS Gradient Generator
Design beautiful gradients with a visual editor and get copy-ready CSS.
How to Create a CSS Gradient
- Choose gradient type — select "Linear" for directional gradients or "Radial" for circular gradients.
- Set the angle — drag the slider to set the gradient direction (0° = top to bottom, 90° = left to right, 135° = diagonal).
- Pick colors — click the color swatches to choose each color stop's color. Drag the position slider to adjust where each color starts.
- Add more stops — click "Add Color Stop" for multi-color gradients (up to 8 stops).
- Try presets — click Sunset, Ocean, Fire, etc. to load beautiful starter gradients.
- Copy CSS — click "Copy CSS" to get the ready-to-use CSS code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSS gradient? ▼
A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors rendered by the browser using the linear-gradient() or radial-gradient() CSS functions. No image file is needed — gradients are created entirely with CSS, making pages faster.
What is the difference between linear and radial gradients? ▼
A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at an angle you specify (e.g. 135deg for diagonal). A radial gradient radiates outward from a central point in a circle or ellipse pattern, like a spotlight effect.
Can I use more than two colors? ▼
Yes! Click "Add Color Stop" to add up to 8 color stops. Each stop has its own color and position percentage. This lets you create complex rainbow-like, tricolor, or sunset-style gradients.
How do I use the gradient in my project? ▼
Click "Copy CSS" to copy the complete CSS rule, e.g.
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);. Paste it into your stylesheet's selector. Works on any element including body, divs, buttons, and headers.Do CSS gradients work in all browsers? ▼
Yes — linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() are supported in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) without vendor prefixes. For very old browsers (IE9 and below), a fallback solid background-color is recommended.
Can I create gradient text with CSS? ▼
Yes! Apply the gradient as a background, then add:
background-clip: text; -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent; to create colorful gradient text effects.