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CSS Gradient Text Create text with gradient fill using CSS background-clip and text-fill-color.

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CSS Gradient Text

Create text with gradient fill using CSS background-clip and text-fill-color.

1

Set gradient colors

Pick two or three colors for the text gradient and adjust the angle.

2

Customize typography

Set the font size and weight to match your design needs.

3

Copy the CSS

Preview the gradient text and copy the CSS with background-clip properties.

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What Is CSS Gradient Text?

The CSS Gradient Text tool creates eye-catching text with gradient color fills. Instead of a solid text color, this technique applies a gradient background to the text using the background-clip: text property combined with -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent. This makes the gradient visible through the text characters. You can set two or three gradient colors, adjust the gradient angle, and customize the font size and weight. The tool generates all necessary CSS including webkit prefixes for maximum browser compatibility. Gradient text is popular for headings, hero sections, and brand elements where you want typography to stand out.

Why Use CSS Gradient Text?

  • Support for 2 or 3 color gradient stops
  • Adjustable gradient angle for any direction
  • Font size and weight controls for typography fine-tuning
  • Generated CSS includes all necessary webkit prefixes

Common Use Cases

Hero Headings

Create attention-grabbing hero section headings with gradient fills.

Brand Typography

Apply brand gradient colors to key text elements for visual identity.

Feature Titles

Highlight feature titles with colorful gradient text effects.

Landing Page CTAs

Make call-to-action text pop with vibrant gradient colors.

Technical Guide

The gradient text technique uses three CSS properties working together. First, background sets a linear-gradient on the text element. Second, -webkit-background-clip: text (and the standard background-clip: text) clips the background to the text content area only. Third, -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent (or color: transparent) makes the text color transparent so the gradient background shows through. The gradient can use any CSS gradient function including linear-gradient, radial-gradient, or conic-gradient. For the effect to work, the text element must have display: inline or inline-block. The webkit prefixes are required for Safari and older Chrome versions. For accessibility, ensure the gradient colors provide sufficient contrast against the background. Screen readers will still read the text normally regardless of the visual effect.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Use bold, large text for the most impactful gradient effect
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    Choose colors with good contrast between each other
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    Add a third color for more complex, rainbow-like effects
  • 4
    Test against your page background to ensure readability

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does gradient text work in all browsers?
Yes, with webkit prefixes it works in all modern browsers including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Q Can I use more than two colors?
Yes, click "Add" under Color 3 to add a third gradient stop. You can add more colors manually in the CSS.
Q Is gradient text accessible?
Screen readers will read the text normally. Ensure gradient colors provide sufficient contrast against the page background.
Q Why does my gradient text show as a solid color?
Ensure all three properties are set: background gradient, background-clip: text, and text-fill-color: transparent.
Q Can I animate gradient text?
You can animate the background-position or background-size to create a moving gradient effect on the text.

About This Tool

CSS Gradient Text 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.