About Gradient Generator
Create stunning CSS gradients with live preview. Generate linear, radial, and conic gradients with custom colors, directions, and export options for CSS, Tailwind, or inline styles.
Key Features
- 🎨 Live Preview: See your gradient in real-time as you design
- 🔄 Multiple Types: Linear, radial, and conic gradient support
- 🎯 Custom Colors: Full color picker with hex, RGB, and HSL support
- 📐 Direction Control: Precise angle and position controls
- 📋 Export Options: CSS, Tailwind CSS, and inline style formats
- 🎨 Beautiful Presets: 16+ professionally designed gradient presets
- 📱 Mobile Optimized: Works perfectly on all devices
Gradient Types
📏 Linear Gradients
- • Straight line transitions
- • Customizable angles (0-360°)
- • Multiple color stops
- • Perfect for backgrounds
⭕ Radial Gradients
- • Circular/elliptical transitions
- • Center position control
- • Size and shape options
- • Great for buttons and cards
🌀 Conic Gradients
- • Rotational color transitions
- • Starting angle control
- • Perfect for pie charts
- • Modern CSS feature
Export Formats
📋 Code Export Options
CSS:
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #4ecdc4);Tailwind CSS:
bg-gradient-to-r from-red-400 to-teal-400Inline Style:
style="background: linear-gradient(...)"CSS Variable:
--gradient: linear-gradient(45deg, ...)Common Use Cases
🌐 Web Design
- • Website backgrounds
- • Button hover effects
- • Card and section styling
- • Hero section backgrounds
📱 UI/UX Design
- • Mobile app interfaces
- • Progress bars and loaders
- • Icon backgrounds
- • Brand color schemes
🎨 Graphic Design
- • Social media graphics
- • Presentation backgrounds
- • Print design elements
- • Logo and branding
💻 Development
- • CSS framework integration
- • Component styling
- • Theme development
- • Rapid prototyping
Color Theory Tips
- 🎨 Complementary Colors: Use opposite colors on the color wheel for vibrant gradients
- 🌈 Analogous Colors: Adjacent colors create harmonious, natural-looking gradients
- ⚖️ Contrast Balance: Ensure sufficient contrast for text readability
- 🎯 Brand Consistency: Use your brand colors as gradient endpoints
- 📱 Device Testing: Test gradients on different screens and devices
Browser Support
How to Use
- Choose your gradient type (linear, radial, or conic)
- Select colors using the color picker or enter hex values
- Adjust direction, angle, or position as needed
- Add or remove color stops for complex gradients
- Preview your gradient in real-time
- Copy the generated CSS code in your preferred format
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use these gradients in Figma?
Yes! While we export CSS code primarily, you can manually copy the hex codes or use the generated CSS in Figma's 'Development' mode or plugins.
How do I create a transparent gradient?
Our color picker supports RGBA/HSLA. Simply select a color and lower the 'Alpha' or 'Opacity' slider to create fade-to-transparent effects.
Are CSS gradients supported in all browsers?
Yes, CSS linear and radial gradients have excellent support across all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with over 96% global coverage.
How many colors can a gradient have?
The CSS specification allows for unlimited color stops. Our tool lets you add as many stops as you need to create complex, multi-colored effects.