CSS Gradient Generator

What Is It?

The CSS Gradient Generator is a free visual tool that lets you create beautiful CSS gradients — linear, radial, and conic — with a live preview and one-click copy. No design software needed.

This tool runs entirely in your browser. No sign-up, no uploads.

How to Use

1. Select a gradient type: Linear, Radial, or Conic.
2. Adjust the angle using the slider (for linear and conic types).
3. Click the color swatches to choose colors for each stop.
4. Drag the position sliders to move color stops.
5. Click + Add Color Stop to add more colors.
6. Click Copy CSS to copy the ready-to-use CSS background property.

Example Output

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #2563eb 50%, #06b6d4 100%);

Paste this directly into your CSS file or style attribute.

Benefits

• Three gradient types — linear, radial, and conic supported.
• Unlimited color stops — add as many color points as you need.
• Instant live preview — see changes in real time.
• Ready-to-paste CSS — output is standards-compliant and works in all modern browsers.
• No external libraries — 100% client-side, runs offline.

Common Use Cases

• Designing gradient backgrounds for hero sections, cards, and buttons.
• Creating smooth color transitions for UI elements.
• Building radial spotlight effects or conic color wheels.
• Generating gradient overlays for image backgrounds in web projects.
• Prototyping color themes directly in the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSS gradient?

A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors defined entirely in CSS, without a single image file. They are created using the linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), or conic-gradient() CSS functions.

What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?

A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at an angle. A radial gradient radiates colors outward from a central point in a circular or elliptical shape. A conic gradient sweeps colors around a center point like a pie chart or color wheel.

Do CSS gradients work in all browsers?

Yes. Linear and radial gradients have broad support across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Conic gradients are supported in Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, and Safari 12.1+.

Can I use more than two colors in a gradient?

Absolutely. CSS gradients support multiple color stops. Use the + Add Color Stop button to add as many colors to your gradient as you need.

Is this tool free?

Yes, the CSS Gradient Generator is completely free to use with no sign-up required.