CSS Gradient Generator
Build linear, radial, and conic gradients with a live visual editor. Copy the CSS or Tailwind code in one click.
Presets
CSS Output
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #ec4899 100%);
.element {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #ec4899 100%);
}className="[background:linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #ec4899 100%)]"
Type
Direction
135°Color Stops (3/8)
How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator
- 1.Choose a gradient type: Linear, Radial, or Conic.
- 2.For linear gradients, set the angle using the slider (0–360°).
- 3.Click any color stop on the gradient bar to change its color or move its position.
- 4.Add up to 8 color stops using the + button for complex multi-color gradients.
- 5.Copy the CSS or Tailwind output and paste it into your project.
What is a CSS Gradient Generator?
A CSS gradient generator lets you build complex color transitions visually, without writing gradient syntax by hand. CSS gradients - defined with linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), or conic-gradient() - can have unlimited color stops, each at a precise position. Getting this right manually requires trial and error. A visual generator lets you drag stops, pick colors, and see the result in real time. The output is clean, optimized CSS you can paste directly into a stylesheet or use as a Tailwind arbitrary value. Gradients are widely used for hero backgrounds, button fills, card overlays, text effects, and UI depth without any image overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line at any angle. Radial gradients spread outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape. Conic gradients sweep around a center point like a pie chart.
Can I add more than 2 colors to a gradient?
Yes. This generator supports up to 8 color stops. Each stop has an independent color and position, so you can create rainbow gradients, duotones with a hard stop at 50%, or any complex multi-tone effect.
How do I use the gradient in Tailwind CSS?
Copy the Tailwind output (e.g., bg-[linear-gradient(135deg,#6366f1_0%,#8b5cf6_100%)]) and add it as a className. Tailwind's arbitrary value syntax supports full CSS gradient strings.
Are gradients better than background images for performance?
Generally yes. CSS gradients are rendered by the GPU with no HTTP request, no compression artifacts, and no resolution constraints. They scale perfectly to any screen size and have zero file size overhead.