CSS Gradient Generator
Generate beautiful CSS gradients with a live preview and copy-ready code.
Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated
What is the CSS Gradient Generator?
The free Gradient Generator creates CSS gradient code with a live visual preview. Configure gradient type (linear or radial), set the angle (0°–360° for linear), choose the radial shape (ellipse or circle), and add or remove colour stops with custom positions (0%–100%). The CSS output updates in real time — copy it straight into your stylesheet.
- → Create background gradients for hero sections, cards, and buttons.
- → Design branded gradient headers using primary and secondary brand colours.
- → Generate a radial glow or spotlight effect for a landing page.
- → Produce subtle multi-stop gradients for dark-mode UI elements.
- → Quickly prototype gradient ideas without writing CSS from scratch.
How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator
- 1 Choose a gradient type: Linear or Radial.
- 2 For linear gradients, drag the Angle slider (0°–360°) to set the direction.
- 3 For radial gradients, choose the radial shape: Ellipse or Circle.
- 4 Click each colour stop to change its colour using the colour picker, and drag the Position slider to set its location (0%–100%).
- 5 Add more stops with the + Add Stop button for multi-colour gradients.
- 6 The CSS output updates instantly — click Copy CSS to paste it into your project.
Key Features
- 🌈 Linear & radial gradientsSupports both gradient types with type-specific controls (angle, radial shape).
- 🎨 Multi-stop gradientsAdd as many colour stops as you need, each with an independent position.
- ⚡ Live CSS outputThe CSS updates in real time — see the gradient and its code simultaneously.
- 📋 Copy-ready CSSOne-click copy of clean, production-ready CSS gradient code.
Example Usage
Type: Linear, Angle: 135°, Stops: #6366f1 at 0%, #8b5cf6 at 100%
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
Frequently Asked Questions about the CSS Gradient Generator
- What is the CSS Gradient Generator?
- The CSS Gradient Generator is a free online tool that lets you generate beautiful CSS gradients with a live preview and copy-ready code. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
- Is the CSS Gradient Generator free?
- Yes — the CSS Gradient Generator is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
- Is my data uploaded or stored?
- No. The CSS Gradient Generator processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
- Does the CSS Gradient Generator work offline?
- Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the CSS Gradient Generator works without an internet connection.
- Which browsers does the CSS Gradient Generator work in?
- The CSS Gradient Generator works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
- Can I use the generated CSS gradient in Tailwind CSS?
- Yes — paste the CSS value into your Tailwind config under theme.backgroundImage, or use it as an inline style or custom CSS class.
- What CSS properties does the gradient output use?
- The output uses the standard background shorthand property with the linear-gradient() or radial-gradient() CSS function — supported in all modern browsers.
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