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CSS Gradient Generator

Create beautiful CSS gradients visually

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background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);
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Pick a Color

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What Is Gradient Generator?

Gradient Generator is a free online tool that creates beautiful CSS gradients with a visual editor. Design linear, radial, and conic gradients and copy the CSS code for your website.

Key Features

Create linear, radial, and conic gradients. Visual color stop editor. Adjustable gradient angle and direction. Live CSS code output with vendor prefixes. Full-screen preview mode.

Benefits

Design beautiful backgrounds without image files. Reduce page load times by replacing background images with CSS gradients. Create smooth color transitions for modern web designs.

Use Cases

Create hero section backgrounds for websites. Design button hover effects with gradient transitions. Build decorative dividers and overlays. Generate gradient backgrounds for social media graphics.

Tips for Best Results

Use subtle gradients with similar colors for professional designs. Avoid too many color stops which can look chaotic. Test gradients on both light and dark content to ensure readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Create linear, radial, and conic gradients. Set the direction, angle, and color stops to design the exact gradient effect you need for your project.

Click on the gradient bar to add new color stops. Drag them to adjust position and click to change their color. Remove stops by dragging them away from the bar.

Yes. The tool generates ready-to-use CSS gradient code including vendor prefixes for cross-browser compatibility. Copy the code and paste it directly into your stylesheet.

Add as many color stops as you need. Most effective gradients use 2-4 colors, but the tool supports unlimited stops for complex effects.

Yes. Use the angle selector or enter a specific degree value. Preview updates in real time as you adjust the direction.