Create Custom CSS Conic Gradients Create CSS conic gradients for pie charts, color wheels, and sweeping effects.

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Conic Gradient Generator

Create CSS conic gradients for pie charts, color wheels, and sweeping effects.

Set Colors

Choose three colors for the conic sweep.

Adjust Settings

Set the start angle and center position.

Copy CSS

Copy the generated conic-gradient CSS code.

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What Is Conic Gradient Generator?

A conic gradient generator creates CSS gradients that sweep around a center point, transitioning between colors angularly rather than linearly or radially. They are perfect for creating color wheels, pie chart-like segments, clock faces, and sweeping color transitions. This tool lets you choose three colors, set the starting angle, and position the center point. The resulting CSS conic-gradient() code creates smooth angular transitions that wrap back to the starting color. This technique enables visual effects that would otherwise require SVG or Canvas, keeping your designs pure CSS and GPU-accelerated.

Why Use Conic Gradient Generator?

Create sweeping angular color transitions impossible with linear/radial gradients
Adjustable start angle for rotation control
Custom center position for off-center effects
Perfect for decorative backgrounds and data visualizations
Clean CSS output for production use

Common Use Cases

Color Wheels

Create rainbow color wheel backgrounds using conic gradients.

Pie Charts

Build simple CSS-only pie charts with hard color stops.

Decorative Backgrounds

Style sections and cards with unique angular gradient backgrounds.

Loading Spinners

Design CSS-only loading spinners with conic gradient arcs.

Technical Guide

CSS conic-gradient() creates color transitions around a center point. The syntax is: conic-gradient(from angle at posX posY, color1, color2, ..., color1). The "from" angle rotates the starting position (default 0deg = top). Colors are distributed evenly around the 360° sweep unless explicit angle stops are specified. Repeating the first color as the last stop creates a continuous loop. For pie chart effects, use percentage stops: conic-gradient(red 0% 25%, blue 25% 50%, green 50% 75%, yellow 75%). Conic gradients are supported in Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, Safari 12.1+, and Edge 79+. They can be masked with border-radius: 50% and combined with mask-image for complex shapes.

Tips & Best Practices

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Repeat the first color as the last stop for smooth circular transitions
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Use hard stops (same percentage, two colors) for pie chart segments
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Combine with border-radius: 50% for circular color wheel effects
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The "from" angle rotates the entire gradient — useful for animated effects
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Layer multiple conic gradients for complex patterns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is a conic gradient?

A conic gradient transitions between colors around a center point, sweeping angularly like a clock hand. It differs from linear (straight line) and radial (outward from center) gradients.

Q Can I create pie charts with conic gradients?

Yes! Use hard color stops (two colors at the same percentage) to create sharp segments. For example: conic-gradient(red 0% 30%, blue 30% 70%, green 70%).

Q Is conic-gradient well supported?

It is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It is a CSS Images Level 4 feature with broad adoption since 2020.

About This Tool

Conic Gradient Generator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.