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Gradient Generator

Create beautiful CSS gradients with multiple color stops.

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Color Stops
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CSS
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #ec4899 100%);
Presets

What the Gradient Generator does

The Gradient Generator is a visual tool for building CSS background gradients and copying the exact code you need. You add color stops, set where each one sits along the gradient, choose between a linear or radial type, and adjust the angle, while a large live preview shows the result in real time. When you are happy, the matching CSS background rule is generated for you to copy.

It is aimed at web developers and designers who want a polished gradient without hand-writing the syntax or trial-and-error reloading a page. Whether you are styling a hero section, a button, or a card background, the tool lets you experiment freely and walk away with ready-to-paste code.

How to use it

Choose Linear or Radial at the top of the controls. For linear gradients you also get an angle slider from 0 to 360 degrees that controls the direction of the color flow. Each color stop has a color picker and a position field measured from 0 to 100 percent, so you control both the shade and where the transition happens.

Click "+ Add stop" to introduce more colors for richer, multi-color blends, and use the ✕ button to remove a stop; the tool always keeps at least two stops so a gradient is possible. The CSS panel shows the generated background rule, and the Copy button places it on your clipboard. To get started quickly, click any of the built-in presets such as Ocean, Sunset, or Aurora to load a ready-made combination you can then fine-tune.

Tips for better gradients

Subtle gradients usually look more professional than high-contrast ones, so try picking two colors that are close in hue or brightness. Adjusting stop positions, rather than only the colors, lets you control how quickly one color blends into the next, which is useful for creating a soft edge or a sharper band.

The generated code is standard CSS that works as a background value on virtually any modern element. Linear gradients respond to the angle setting, while radial gradients spread outward from the center, making them well suited to spotlight or glow effects. Copy the rule directly into your stylesheet or an inline style attribute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of code does the Gradient Generator produce?▼
It produces a standard CSS background rule using linear-gradient or radial-gradient. You can paste it straight into a stylesheet or an inline style attribute.
What is the difference between linear and radial gradients here?▼
A linear gradient blends colors along a straight line whose direction you set with the angle slider, while a radial gradient blends outward from the center in a circle. You switch between them with the Type buttons.
How many color stops can I add?▼
You can add as many stops as you like to create multi-color gradients, and you can remove them down to a minimum of two, which is the smallest number needed for a gradient.
Does this tool send my gradient to a server?▼
No. The gradient is built and the CSS is generated entirely in your browser. Nothing about your colors is uploaded or stored remotely.
Can I use the built-in presets as a starting point?▼
Yes. Clicking a preset such as Ocean or Sunset loads its colors and angle, and you can then adjust the stops, angle, or type to make it your own.
Is the Gradient Generator free?▼
Yes, it is free to use with no account required, and you can generate and copy unlimited gradients.

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