Gradient Generator

A flat single-color background often looks less polished than a subtle gradient, but writing the correct CSS syntax — direction keywords, color stops, linear versus radial — from memory is easy to fumble. This tool builds the gradient visually and outputs ready-to-paste CSS.

Linear versus radial gradients

A linear gradient transitions between colors along a straight line in a chosen direction (left to right, diagonal, and so on) — the most common style for backgrounds and buttons. A radial gradient transitions outward from a center point in a circular pattern, often used for spotlight effects, button highlights, or decorative background elements. Switching between the two updates both the live preview and the generated CSS instantly.

Where gradients are commonly used

Website hero section backgrounds, giving a page's top area visual depth instead of a flat color. Button and call-to-action styling, where a subtle gradient can make an element feel more polished and clickable. App icon or card backgrounds in a design system that uses gradients as part of its visual identity. Overlay effects on top of images to improve text readability while keeping some of the image visible underneath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use more than two colors in a gradient? This tool generates a simple two-color gradient; CSS gradients do support more color stops by adding additional comma-separated colors (and optional percentage positions) manually to the generated code if you want a multi-color transition.

Will this gradient CSS work in all browsers? Yes — the linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() CSS functions are supported in all modern browsers without needing vendor prefixes, which were only required in much older browser versions.

Is my color choice saved anywhere? No — the gradient is generated entirely in your browser using CSS and JavaScript; nothing is stored or transmitted.