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Color Gradient Generator

Build linear and radial CSS gradients visually, then copy production-ready code in one click.

Privacy: your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

How to use

  1. 1.Choose a gradient type — Linear for a directional fade or Radial for a center-out blend.
  2. 2.Set each color stop's color and drag its position slider; add or remove stops, and adjust the angle for linear gradients.
  3. 3.Check the live preview, then click Copy CSS to grab the ready-to-paste background declaration.

About Color Gradient Generator

A CSS gradient generator turns a few color picks into a valid, copy-ready gradient value you can paste straight into a stylesheet. This tool builds both of the gradient types you actually ship: linear-gradient() runs a smooth blend along an angle you set (0deg points to the top, 90deg to the right, 180deg to the bottom), while radial-gradient(circle, ...) blends outward from a center point — ideal for spotlights, buttons, and soft glows. You choose the type, dial in the angle, and read the exact CSS back out.

Every gradient is defined by color stops. Each stop is a color plus a position from 0% to 100%, and the browser interpolates the pixels in between. Two stops give a clean fade from one color to another; add a third or fourth stop to hold a color at a specific point (say #00ff00 at 50%) and you get a multi-band blend instead of a plain two-color transition. Drag or reorder stops and the tool automatically re-sorts them by position and clamps every value into the valid 0–100% range, so the CSS it prints is always syntactically correct no matter how you edit.

Gradients are everywhere in modern interface design: hero and section backgrounds, button and card fills, badges and pills, progress bars, hover states, image overlays that keep white text readable, and decorative dividers. Because the output is plain CSS rather than an exported image, it works in every current browser with no vendor prefixes, no external libraries, and no build step. That means one CSS property, zero network requests, and a gradient that scales crisply to any element size or screen density without ever looking blurry or pixelated.

The live preview shows the exact rendered result inline as you work, and the code panel prints the full declaration — background: linear-gradient(...); — so you can copy it verbatim into your project. Nudge the angle slider for linear gradients, tweak each stop's color and position, add or remove stops, or hit Randomize to explore fresh combinations you might not have picked by hand. When a result looks right, one click copies the CSS to your clipboard. Everything runs locally in your browser, so nothing you design is ever uploaded to a server.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a linear and radial gradient?
A linear gradient blends colors in a straight line along an angle you set (for example 90deg goes left to right), while a radial gradient blends outward from a center point in a circle. Use linear for backgrounds and buttons, and radial for spotlights, glows, or soft vignettes.
How do color stops and positions work?
Each stop is a color plus a position from 0% to 100%. The browser fills the space between stops by smoothly interpolating the colors. Adding more stops lets you hold or shift colors at specific points, creating multi-band gradients instead of a simple two-color fade.
Is the generated CSS supported in all browsers?
Yes. linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() are standard CSS and work in every current browser without prefixes, images, or libraries. The output is a single background value you can paste directly into your stylesheet.

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