Create Custom Linear Gradients in CSS Create CSS linear gradients with custom colors, angle, and color stops.

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Linear Gradient Generator

Create CSS linear gradients with custom colors, angle, and color stops.

Set Colors

Choose start and end colors, plus optional intermediate color stops.

Adjust Angle

Set the gradient direction from 0° to 360°.

Copy CSS

Copy the generated CSS linear-gradient() code for your project.

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What Is Linear Gradient Generator?

A linear gradient generator creates smooth color transitions along a straight line, producing the CSS linear-gradient() code for direct use in web projects. You can set the start color, end color, angle of the gradient, and add multiple intermediate color stops with precise position control. These transitions are among the most widely used CSS features for backgrounds, overlays, text effects, and decorative elements. This tool provides a real-time visual preview of your gradient alongside the ready-to-copy CSS code. The interactive interface lets you experiment with different color combinations, directions, and stop positions to create everything from subtle two-color fades to complex multi-color transitions.

Why Use Linear Gradient Generator?

Real-time visual preview as you adjust colors and angle
Add unlimited intermediate color stops with position control
Full 360° angle control for any gradient direction
Generates clean, production-ready CSS code
Remove color stops easily for quick experimentation

Common Use Cases

Hero Backgrounds

Create eye-catching gradient backgrounds for hero sections and landing pages.

Button Styles

Design gradient buttons that stand out with smooth color transitions.

Overlay Effects

Layer gradients over images for text readability or artistic effect.

Section Dividers

Use subtle gradients to visually separate page sections without hard lines.

Technical Guide

CSS linear-gradient() creates a color transition along a line defined by an angle. The syntax is: linear-gradient(angle, color1 position1, color2 position2, ...). The angle is specified in degrees (0deg = bottom to top, 90deg = left to right) or keywords (to right, to bottom left). Color stops define where each color is positioned along the gradient line as a percentage (0% = start, 100% = end). The browser interpolates colors between stops using the sRGB color space. Multiple stops at the same position create hard color transitions. Gradients can use any CSS color format (hex, rgb, hsl, named colors) and support transparency via rgba/hsla. Modern browsers all support this function without vendor prefixes. For performance, CSS gradients are rendered by the GPU and are more efficient than gradient images.

Tips & Best Practices

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Use 90° for horizontal left-to-right gradients and 180° for vertical top-to-bottom
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Add a color stop at 50% to create a clear midpoint in your gradient
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Use semi-transparent colors (rgba) for overlay gradients on images
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Multiple stops at the same position create hard color bands instead of smooth transitions
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Subtle gradients (similar hues) often look more professional than dramatic ones

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is a CSS linear gradient?

A CSS linear-gradient() creates a smooth color transition along a straight line. It is a CSS function used as a background-image value, rendering directly without image files.

Q Can I use more than two colors?

Yes! You can add as many color stops as you want. Each stop defines a color and its position along the gradient line.

Q How does the angle work in CSS linear-gradient()?

0° goes from bottom to top. 90° goes from left to right. 180° from top to bottom. 270° from right to left. Any angle between creates diagonal gradients.

Q Do CSS gradients work in all browsers?

Yes, linear-gradient() is supported in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) without vendor prefixes since approximately 2013.

About This Tool

Linear 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.