Free CSS Gradient Generator
Gradients turn flat backgrounds into something with energy — hero sections, buttons, cards, and overlays all come alive with the right blend. This CSS gradient generator lets you pick your colors, set the angle, and choose between linear, radial, and conic types while a live preview shows the result. One click copies the exact background declaration, ready for your stylesheet.
How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator
- Pick your from and to colors with the color inputs.
- Set the angle with the slider and choose linear, radial, or conic.
- Watch the live preview render your gradient in real time.
- Click Copy CSS and paste the code into your stylesheet.
Features
Three gradient types — linear, radial, and conic — cover everything from classic fades to modern swirl effects. An angle slider (0–360°) gives precise control over linear gradient direction, with a live degree readout. The preview renders your exact gradient at full size, and the output is a clean, copy-ready CSS background declaration.
Benefits & Use Cases
Web designers create hero backgrounds and section dividers without image files. Developers add polished gradient buttons and badges with pure CSS. Email-safe fallback colors can be picked from either stop. Bloggers style headers and callout boxes that look professionally designed.
Tips
A 135° diagonal is the classic 'premium SaaS' angle and flatters most color pairs. Keep gradient text readable by checking contrast against both stops. Conic gradients make striking loaders and pie-style visuals — try them beyond backgrounds. For performance, CSS gradients beat image files every time: zero downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gradient types are supported?
Linear, radial, and conic — the three CSS gradient types, each with distinct visual behavior.
What CSS does the tool generate?
A clean background declaration (e.g. linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #8b5cf6)) ready to paste into your stylesheet.
How do I control the gradient direction?
Drag the angle slider from 0 to 360 degrees; the preview and the generated code update instantly.
Are CSS gradients better than gradient images?
Yes for most UI work — they scale perfectly, cost zero bytes to download, and can be animated or transitioned.
Is the CSS gradient generator free?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up and no limits.
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