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Gradient Generator

Create beautiful CSS gradients visually. Choose linear or radial, add color stops, adjust angles, preview live, and copy CSS code.

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background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
background: -webkit-linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
background: -moz-linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
background: -o-linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);

CSS Gradient Generator: Create Beautiful Gradients Instantly

CSS gradients allow you to display smooth transitions between two or more colors without needing image files. They reduce HTTP requests, scale perfectly on any screen resolution, and can be modified with a single line of code. Our gradient generator makes creating these effects effortless by providing a visual interface with real-time preview.

The tool supports both linear and radial gradients. Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line defined by an angle, while radial gradients spread colors outward from a central point. You can add up to eight color stops, adjust their positions along the gradient axis, and fine-tune the angle for linear gradients from 0 to 360 degrees.

Once you are satisfied with the preview, the tool generates clean CSS code ready to paste into your stylesheet. It also provides vendor-prefixed versions for maximum browser compatibility, including -webkit-, -moz-, and -o- prefixes that ensure the gradient renders correctly in older browsers.

Designers and developers commonly use gradient backgrounds for hero sections, buttons, card overlays, and navigation bars. By combining multiple color stops at specific positions, you can create complex color blends, striped patterns, or subtle color shifts that add depth and visual interest to any web page.

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What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?+
A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at a specified angle. A radial gradient transitions colors outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape. Both can have multiple color stops at different positions.
How many color stops can I add?+
You can add up to 8 color stops. CSS itself has no hard limit, but for practical design purposes, 8 stops provide more than enough flexibility to create complex gradient effects.
Do I still need vendor prefixes for CSS gradients?+
Modern browsers all support the standard syntax without prefixes. However, if you need to support older browsers (pre-2015), the vendor-prefixed version ensures compatibility. The tool provides both options so you can choose based on your needs.
Can I use the generated CSS in any framework?+
Yes. The output is standard CSS that works in plain HTML, React, Vue, Angular, or any other framework. In React with inline styles, you would use the gradient value in the background property of a style object.
Is the gradient preview exactly what I will see on my website?+
Yes. The preview uses the exact same CSS that is generated, so what you see in the preview box is precisely what will render in any modern browser on your site.

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