Gradient Generator

The Gradient Generator lets you build CSS gradients visually and copy export-ready code for use in any stylesheet or design system. You choose between linear, radial, or conic gradient types, add as many color stops as you need, and position each stop along the gradient axis, all while watching a live preview update instantly. The output is standard CSS using the linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), or conic-gradient() functions, so it drops directly into a background or background-image property without modification.

A gradient is defined by its type, a direction or shape, and an ordered list of color stops, each with a color and an optional position percentage. Linear gradients blend along a straight line at an angle you specify (for example 90deg for left-to-right or 135deg for a diagonal). Radial gradients emanate outward from a center point in a circle or ellipse, and conic gradients sweep colors around a center like a clock face, which is useful for pie-chart fills and color wheels. The tool maps your visual edits to these parameters and serializes them to clean, copyable CSS.

Common uses include hero section backgrounds, button and card accents, overlay scrims that improve text legibility, and decorative dividers. Gradients are also a lightweight alternative to image assets, since they render entirely in the browser with no extra HTTP request and scale perfectly at any resolution. For subtle, professional results, keep adjacent color stops close in hue and lightness; for bold effects, use complementary colors and sharper stop positions.

A few practical tips: add a stop at the same color twice with different positions to create a hard color band instead of a smooth blend, and remember you can layer multiple gradients in one background property separated by commas for depth. When placing text over a gradient, run the lightest and darkest points of the gradient through a Contrast Checker to confirm readability everywhere, and consider pairing generated gradients with an SVG Wave Generator or SVG Blob Generator for richer section backgrounds.