CSS Gradient Generator
Drag stops and angles to build a CSS gradient, then copy the `background` line into your stylesheet.
Type
Presets
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1, #8B5CF6);What CSS Gradient Generator does
Live-previews linear and radial gradients and outputs ready-to-paste CSS.
Features
Live preview
See changes as you drag stops.
Linear & radial
Switch types without starting over.
Copy CSS
Includes vendor-prefixed fallbacks where useful.
Real examples
Sunset hero
Orange -> pink -> purple at 135deg behind white headline.
Subtle card
Light grey radial for depth on a white dashboard.
How to use CSS Gradient Generator
- 1
Add or move colour stops.
- 2
Set angle or centre.
- 3
Preview on the box.
- 4
Copy CSS into your project.
Who it is for
Front-end devs
Hero backgrounds without guessing stop positions.
No-code builders
Paste into custom CSS blocks.
Designers
Prototype gradients before handing off.
Pro tips
- Add a semi-transparent overlay for text on photos.
- Use subtle gradients for cards, bold for heroes.
Common mistakes
- Banding on wide gradients - add a mid stop.
- Text contrast fails on busy gradients.
- Huge gradients on every section slowing perception.
Privacy note
Entirely in-browser; nothing uploaded.
When not to use this tool
Very dark gradients behind body text without an overlay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Works in all browsers?
Modern browsers yes; check older targets if you support them.
Tailwind?
Paste into arbitrary values or extend theme.
Radial gradients too?
Yes - switch between linear and radial in the editor.
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