Free CSS Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients visually and copy the code directly into your project — no manual CSS writing required. Our free CSS gradient generator supports linear gradients, radial gradients, and conic gradients with full control over colors, stops, angles, and positions. Click the preview to add color stops, drag them to adjust position, pick any color for each stop, and see the gradient update live as you make changes. The generated CSS is clean and ready to paste into your stylesheet or design tool. Gradients are one of the most powerful CSS design techniques for creating depth, visual interest, and modern UI backgrounds without relying on images. CSS gradients are resolution-independent (they scale perfectly to any screen size), load instantly (no HTTP requests), and are fully animatable with CSS transitions. Use them for page hero backgrounds, card headers, button hover effects, text fills, and divider elements. Supports modern CSS gradient syntax compatible with all current browsers.
How to Use
- Choose a gradient type: linear, radial, or conic.
- Adjust the angle slider for linear or conic gradients.
- Add, remove, or adjust color stops — drag the sliders to set positions.
- Copy the generated CSS code or start from a preset.
FAQ
- What types of gradients are supported?
- The generator supports linear-gradient (gradient along a straight line at any angle), radial-gradient (gradient radiating from a center point in circular or elliptical shape), and conic-gradient (gradient rotating around a center point, useful for pie chart effects and color wheels). Linear gradients are the most common for backgrounds; radial gradients create spotlight or vignette effects; conic gradients are newer and create interesting circular color patterns.
- How do I copy the CSS code?
- Once you've configured your gradient, click the copy button next to the generated CSS output. The code is formatted as a CSS background property value (e.g., background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%)) ready to paste directly into your CSS file, Tailwind inline style, or any design tool that accepts CSS. You can also copy just the gradient function without the property declaration for use in CSS variables or shorthand properties.
- Are CSS gradients supported in all browsers?
- Yes — linear-gradient, radial-gradient, and conic-gradient are supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Linear and radial gradients have had full cross-browser support since 2013. Conic gradients have been widely supported since 2020. For projects requiring Internet Explorer support (rare), a solid color fallback should be declared before the gradient line. Our generated code uses the standard un-prefixed syntax appropriate for modern web development.
- Can I create a transparent gradient?
- Yes — you can set any color stop to use an rgba() or hsla() color with an alpha value of 0 for full transparency, or any value between 0 and 1 for partial transparency. Transparent gradients are commonly used for overlay effects: a gradient from rgba(0,0,0,0.7) to rgba(0,0,0,0) creates a dark-to-transparent overlay useful for readable text over hero images. The tool supports alpha channel color picking for all color stops.