What is CSS Gradient Generator?
A CSS gradient blends two or more colours smoothly across an element's background, adding depth and visual interest to buttons, headers and sections. A CSS gradient generator lets you design these gradients visually — picking colours, choosing linear or radial style and adjusting the angle — then gives you the exact CSS code to copy.
It removes the trial and error of writing gradient syntax by hand and shows a live preview of exactly how the result will look.
How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator
- Pick your two gradient colours.
- Choose a linear or radial gradient type.
- Adjust the angle with the slider for linear gradients.
- Copy the generated CSS and paste it into your stylesheet.
Features of Our CSS Gradient Generator
- Linear and radial gradient support
- Visual colour pickers for each stop
- Adjustable angle for linear gradients
- Live full-size preview
- Clean, copy-ready CSS output
- Instant and fully offline
Benefits & Use Cases
Designers and front-end developers create modern backgrounds without memorising gradient syntax. The instant preview means you can fine-tune colours and angle until the effect is exactly right before copying the code.
Because it runs in the browser, you can experiment freely and drop the result straight into any web project.
The CSS Gradient Generator is completely free, needs no sign-up or installation, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded to a server, so your data stays private. It works on desktop, tablet and mobile, in light or dark mode.
Tips & Best Practices
Pick linear for a straight colour transition at a set angle, or radial for a glow that spreads from the centre. Subtle, low-contrast gradients read as premium; harsh jumps between very different hues rarely do. The live preview shows exactly how the background will look before you copy the code.
Start from a coordinated pair using the Color Palette Generator, and convert any stop between formats with the Hex ⇄ RGB Converter. Extend the copied CSS with more comma-separated stops for multi-colour gradients.
FAQ about CSS Gradient Generator
What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?
A linear gradient transitions colours along a straight line at a set angle, while a radial gradient spreads outwards from a central point in a circle.
How do I use the generated CSS?
Copy the background line and paste it into the CSS rule for the element you want to style. It works on any block element.
Can I add more than two colours?
This tool focuses on two-colour gradients for simplicity. You can extend the copied CSS by adding more comma-separated colour stops.
Does the angle affect radial gradients?
No. The angle only applies to linear gradients. Radial gradients spread from the centre outwards regardless of angle.