Gradient Generator

How to Use the Gradient Generator

1. Choose a gradient type — Select between Linear, Radial, or Conic gradient using the tabs at the top of the editor.
2. Customize your gradient — Adjust the angle for linear gradients, the position for radial gradients, or the starting angle for conic gradients using the sliders.
3. Add or modify color stops — Pick colors with the color picker, set position percentages, and add up to 5 color stops to create your desired effect.
4. Copy the CSS — Once satisfied with your gradient, click the Copy CSS button to copy the generated code and paste it directly into your stylesheet.

Features

• Support for linear, radial, and conic CSS gradient types
• Large interactive preview area with real-time gradient rendering
• Color stop management with native color picker and hex input
• Adjustable position (0–100%) for each color stop with slider
• Angle control (0–360°) for linear gradients with slider and input
• Direction selector with 9 positions for radial gradients
• From-angle control (0–360°) for conic gradients
• Up to 5 color stops per gradient with add and remove controls
• One-click copy to clipboard with generated CSS property
• Syntax-highlighted CSS output for easy reading
• 6 built-in gradient presets for quick starts
• Randomize button to generate new color combinations
• 100% client-side — no data leaves your browser
• Fully responsive design for desktop and mobile

Understanding CSS Gradient Types

Common Use Cases

Gradient Design Tips

• Use Color Converter to find the exact HEX codes for your brand colors before adding them as gradient stops.
• Pair your gradients with matching box shadows using Box Shadow Generator for cohesive, polished UI components.
• Round your gradient containers with Border Radius Generator to create pill-shaped buttons and soft card layouts.
• For responsive layouts with gradient sections, use CSS Clamp Generator to create fluid spacing that adapts to any screen size.
• Keep gradients subtle for professional designs — use analogous colors (adjacent on the color wheel) for a harmonious effect.
• Always add a solid fallback background-color before the gradient declaration to support older browsers and ensure content remains readable.
• Use transparency in color stops to create layered depth effects — for example, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) at the bottom for a fade-to-dark overlay.
• Conic gradients are underutilized — try them for progress indicators, gauge visualizations, and creative pie-chart backgrounds.
• Test your gradient backgrounds with real content overlaid to ensure text contrast meets WCAG accessibility standards.
• Use repeating gradients with small color ranges to create CSS-only patterns like stripes, polka dots, and diagonal lines without images.