What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?

A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight directional line, while a radial gradient transitions colors outward in an ellipse or circle from a center point.

Can I add more than two colors to a gradient?

Yes. Click anywhere along the gradient preview track to add additional color stops and create rich multi-color transitions.

Are the generated CSS gradients compatible with all modern browsers?

Yes. Standard CSS3 `linear-gradient()` and `radial-gradient()` syntax is natively supported by 100% of modern web browsers.

Can I create transparent gradients that fade into a background?

Yes. You can set color stops with alpha transparency (RGBA or HSLA) to create subtle fade-to-transparent overlays.

Does this generator support vendor prefixes like -webkit-?

Modern browsers have supported unprefixed CSS3 gradients for over a decade, but fallback background colors are included for maximum compatibility.

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Gradient Generator

Create beautiful CSS gradients with live preview.

100% Private & Client-Side Execution

Gradient styling is generated entirely client-side. No data is stored or transmitted.

About Gradient Generator

CSS Gradient Generator is an interactive visual design workspace for crafting beautiful linear, radial, and multi-color background gradients. It generates cross-browser compatible CSS code ready to paste into web projects, stylesheets, and design systems.

How to Use Gradient Generator

Select your gradient type: Linear or Radial.
For linear gradients, adjust the angle slider or click preset direction buttons (e.g., 90°, 135°, 180°).
Click on color stop pins to adjust colors, or click the gradient bar to add new color stops.
Drag color stop pins horizontally to fine-tune transition midpoints.
Click Copy CSS to copy the complete `background: linear-gradient(...)` declaration to your clipboard.

Common Real-World Use Cases

Web Designers: Create eye-catching hero section backgrounds, header gradients, and stylish card accents.
Frontend Developers: Generate clean CSS gradient declarations without manually guessing color stop percentages.
Design System Creators: Standardize consistent brand gradient palettes for buttons, badges, and avatars.
Landing Page Builders: Design subtle multi-stop mesh and pastel background effects for modern SaaS websites.

Technical Specifications & Limitations

Supports up to 10 color stops with custom positions, HEX/RGB/HSL values, and 360-degree angle adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?: A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight directional line, while a radial gradient transitions colors outward in an ellipse or circle from a center point.
Can I add more than two colors to a gradient?: Yes. Click anywhere along the gradient preview track to add additional color stops and create rich multi-color transitions.
Are the generated CSS gradients compatible with all modern browsers?: Yes. Standard CSS3 `linear-gradient()` and `radial-gradient()` syntax is natively supported by 100% of modern web browsers.
Can I create transparent gradients that fade into a background?: Yes. You can set color stops with alpha transparency (RGBA or HSLA) to create subtle fade-to-transparent overlays.
Does this generator support vendor prefixes like -webkit-?: Modern browsers have supported unprefixed CSS3 gradients for over a decade, but fallback background colors are included for maximum compatibility.

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