CSS Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients visually and copy the code instantly.
How to Use CSS Gradient Generator
Select Linear (directional), Radial (circular), or Conic (rotating) gradient from the Type dropdown.
Click the color pickers to choose your gradient colors. Enable the 3rd color stop for richer multi-color gradients.
Choose the gradient direction or angle from the dropdown (only applies to linear gradients).
The generated CSS updates live. Click "Copy CSS" to copy the property and paste into your stylesheet.
Features & Benefits
Instant Results
Real-time output as you type. No waiting, no page reloads, no server processing.
100% Private
Everything runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device — ever.
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design tested on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge across all devices.
Always Free
No account, no subscription, no hidden fees. Unlimited usage, forever free.
Supported Formats
Compatible with all modern CSS environments:
About CSS Gradient Generator
CSS Gradient Types Explained
CSS supports three types of gradients, each creating a different visual effect:
- Linear gradients — Colors transition in a straight line. Control the direction with angles (0deg, 45deg, 90deg) or keywords (to right, to bottom right).
- Radial gradients — Colors radiate outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical pattern. Great for spotlight and glow effects.
- Conic gradients — Colors rotate around a center point, like a color wheel. Useful for pie charts, spinners, and unique decorative backgrounds.
CSS Gradient Syntax
Linear: background: linear-gradient(to right, #color1, #color2);
Radial: background: radial-gradient(circle, #color1, #color2);
Conic: background: conic-gradient(#color1, #color2, #color1);
Using Gradients in Tailwind CSS
Tailwind provides gradient utilities: bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-500 to-pink-500. For custom gradients not in Tailwind's defaults, use arbitrary values: bg-[linear-gradient(...)] or add the CSS to your stylesheet.
Gradient Design Tips
- Use no more than 3 colors for clean, professional gradients
- Analogous colors (adjacent on the color wheel) create harmonious gradients
- Diagonal gradients (135deg) look more dynamic than vertical or horizontal
- Add slight transparency with rgba() for overlays on images
- Test gradients on both light and dark backgrounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Linear — transitions colors in a straight line (left-right, top-bottom, or at an angle). Radial — colors radiate from a center point outward in a circle or ellipse. Conic — colors rotate around a center point, like a color wheel.
Copy the generated CSS and use it as an arbitrary value in Tailwind: style="background: linear-gradient(...)" or add it to your CSS file. For common gradients, Tailwind's built-in gradient utilities like bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-500 to-pink-500 work great too.
This tool supports up to 3 color stops. To add more, manually edit the copied CSS — just add more comma-separated colors: linear-gradient(to right, #color1, #color2, #color3, #color4).
After copying the CSS, replace a color with transparent. For example: linear-gradient(to right, #6C63FF, transparent). This creates a fade effect, useful for overlays on images.