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Create CSS Gradients with a Visual Builder Create beautiful linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients with multiple color stops and angle control.

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CSS Gradient Generator

Create beautiful linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients with multiple color stops and angle control.

1

Choose gradient type

Select linear, radial, or conic gradient from the type selector.

2

Add color stops

Pick colors and adjust their positions along the gradient using the color pickers and sliders.

3

Copy the CSS

Preview the result and copy the generated CSS code with one click.

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What Is CSS Gradient Generator?

The CSS Gradient Generator is a visual tool for creating beautiful CSS gradients without writing code manually. Gradients are smooth transitions between two or more colors, used extensively in modern web design for backgrounds, buttons, overlays, and decorative elements. This tool supports three gradient types: linear gradients that flow in a straight line at any angle, radial gradients that emanate from a center point, and conic gradients that sweep around a center point. You can add multiple color stops, adjust their positions, and fine-tune the gradient angle to achieve exactly the look you want. The tool generates clean, cross-browser compatible CSS that you can copy and paste directly into your stylesheet. Whether you are designing a hero section background, a button hover effect, or a subtle UI accent, this generator gives you full creative control over your gradients.

Why Use CSS Gradient Generator?

  • Visual builder eliminates guesswork when creating complex multi-stop gradients
  • Supports linear, radial, and conic gradient types with full angle control
  • Real-time preview shows exactly how your gradient will look
  • One-click copy generates clean, production-ready CSS code

Common Use Cases

Hero Section Backgrounds

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

Button Styling

Design gradient-filled buttons that stand out and attract user interaction.

Card Overlays

Add gradient overlays to images and cards for improved text readability.

Brand Theming

Build gradient palettes that match your brand colors for consistent design.

Technical Guide

CSS gradients are defined using the background or background-image property. Linear gradients use the linear-gradient() function with a direction (angle in degrees or keywords like to right) followed by color stops. Each color stop consists of a color value and an optional position percentage. Radial gradients use radial-gradient() with a shape (circle or ellipse) and size keywords. Conic gradients use conic-gradient() for sweeping color transitions. Multiple color stops create complex transitions—you can use two stops at the same position for hard color boundaries. For performance, CSS gradients are rendered by the browser and do not require image downloads. They are resolution-independent and look crisp on any display density. Use the -webkit- prefix for older browser support, though modern browsers support gradients without prefixes. Gradients can be layered using multiple background values separated by commas, enabling complex visual effects. The background-size property controls the size of each gradient layer when creating repeating patterns.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Use at least 3 color stops for more interesting and natural-looking gradients
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    Set the angle to 135° for a popular diagonal gradient direction
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    Layer multiple gradients for complex background effects
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    Use transparent as a color stop to create fade effects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What CSS gradient types are supported?
This tool supports linear, radial, and conic gradients with unlimited color stops.
Q Can I use multiple color stops?
Yes, click "Add Color Stop" to add as many colors as you need. Each stop has its own position control.
Q Are the generated gradients cross-browser compatible?
Yes, CSS gradients work in all modern browsers. The tool generates standard CSS that works without vendor prefixes.
Q Can I create repeating gradients?
Not by default. The generated code uses standard gradient functions, but you can manually change to repeating-linear-gradient() for repeating effects.
Q How do I create a gradient at a specific angle?
Use the angle slider to set any value from 0 to 360 degrees. Common values are 90° (left to right), 180° (top to bottom), and 135° (diagonal).

About This Tool

CSS 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.