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CSS Gradient Generator
CSSCreate beautiful CSS gradients with a visual editor. Linear, radial, and conic gradients with preset gallery.
What are CSS gradients?
CSS gradients let you display smooth transitions between two or more colors directly in the browser, without needing image files. They are defined using the background property with functions like linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), and conic-gradient(). Gradients are resolution-independent, load instantly, and can be combined with other CSS properties for complex visual effects like text backgrounds, border decorations, and animated transitions.
Linear vs radial vs conic gradients
Linear gradients flow in a straight line along an angle. Radial gradients radiate outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape. Conic gradients sweep around a center point like the hands of a clock. Each type serves different design needs: linear for backgrounds and buttons, radial for spotlight effects and badges, and conic for pie charts and color wheels. This generator supports all three types with full control over angle, color stops, and positions.
Using gradients in modern web development
Modern CSS gradients are used extensively in UI design for hero sections, buttons, cards, and text effects. Combined with background-clip: text, gradients can create striking text effects. With CSS custom properties (variables), you can create themeable gradients that change based on user preference or dark mode. All major browsers support CSS gradients with no vendor prefixes needed, making them a reliable choice for production websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use multiple color stops in a gradient?
Yes. This generator supports up to 8 color stops per gradient. Each stop has a color and a position (0-100%). Add more stops to create complex multi-color transitions.
Do CSS gradients work in all browsers?
Yes. Linear, radial, and conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No vendor prefixes are needed.
How do I create a gradient text effect?
Set the gradient as the background, then use background-clip: text and -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent to clip the gradient to the text shape. This works in all modern browsers.
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