In short: A CSS gradient generator lets you pick colors, positions and an angle visually, then outputs a ready-to-paste background declaration such as linear-gradient(90deg, #2f6bff, #8a5cff).
About CSS Gradient Generator
Gradients are a lightweight way to add depth to buttons, hero sections and backgrounds without image files. Writing the syntax from memory — angle, color stops and positions — is error-prone, and it is hard to judge the result without seeing it.
This generator shows a live preview as you change colors, positions and angle, and outputs standard CSS that works in all current browsers without vendor prefixes. Linear gradients follow an angle (0° points up, 90° to the right), radial gradients spread from the center, and conic gradients sweep around it.
How to use CSS Gradient Generator
- Choose linear, radial or conic.
- Set the angle and edit color stops — each has a color and a position from 0 to 100%.
- Copy the CSS line into your stylesheet.
Examples
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2f6bff 0%, #8a5cff 100%);
Two stops at the same position, such as #fff 50%, #000 50%, give a sharp edge instead of a blend.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need -webkit- prefixes?
No. Unprefixed linear-gradient, radial-gradient and conic-gradient work in all current browsers.
Can I use transparency?
Yes — edit the color value in the CSS to an rgba() or 8-digit hex value, or fade to transparent.
Why does my gradient look banded?
Large areas with similar colors can show visible steps on some screens. Adding a middle stop or slight noise helps.
Is anything uploaded?
No. It is all CSS rendered by your browser. You can check this yourself: open your browser’s developer tools, switch to the Network tab and use the tool — no request carries your input.
Updated November 2026 · Free, no signup · How we build and test tools