Create beautiful linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients with live preview. Copy clean CSS or Tailwind code in one click.
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About CSS Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients with live preview. Supports linear, radial, and conic gradients with customizable color stops, angles, and shapes. Copy CSS or Tailwind code instantly, or download as PNG.
Key Features
Linear, Radial, and Conic — all three CSS gradient types supported with real-time preview.
Unlimited color stops — add, remove, and reposition as many stops as you need.
30 hand-crafted presets — popular gradient combos ready to use.
Angle and shape controls — adjust linear angle (0-360deg) or radial shape (ellipse/circle).
CSS and Tailwind output — copy clean CSS or Tailwind utility classes.
PNG export — download your gradient as a 1920x1080 PNG image.
100% client-side — no server calls, your designs stay private.
How to Use
Pick a gradient type — choose Linear, Radial, or Conic from the type buttons.
Add and adjust color stops — click the color pickers to set colors, drag sliders to reposition stops, or add new stops with the Add Color button.
Choose a preset (optional) — click any of the 30 pre-built gradient swatches for instant results.
Copy or download — switch between CSS and Tailwind tabs, then click Copy Code or Download PNG to export your gradient.
Use Cases
Web Design:Add gradient backgrounds to hero sections, cards, buttons, and page backgrounds.
UI/UX Design:Create smooth color transitions for app interfaces, overlays, and hover effects.
Social Media Graphics:Design eye-catching gradient backgrounds for Instagram stories, YouTube thumbnails, and banners.
Branding:Build brand color palettes with gradient variations for logos and marketing materials.
Email Templates:Add visual depth to email headers and call-to-action buttons.
Tips
Stick to 2-3 color stops — gradients with fewer stops tend to look cleaner and more professional.
Use complementary colors — pick colors that are close on the color wheel for smooth blends, or complementary for high contrast.
Test on different backgrounds — make sure your gradient has enough contrast with the text on top of it.
Consider accessibility — ensure text over gradients remains readable. Use overlays or solid text backgrounds if needed.
Use subtle angles — 135deg and 45deg are popular angles that feel natural and dynamic.
Tailwind CSS — use bg-gradient-to-br from-indigo-500 to-purple-500 for quick gradients.
Coolors — color palette generator with gradient preview capabilities.
uigradients.com — curated collection of CSS gradients.
FAQ
A CSS gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors applied as a background. CSS supports three types: linear (straight line), radial (circular from center), and conic (rotational). Gradients are resolution-independent and can be used on any HTML element.
Yes. Tailwind provides utilities like bg-gradient-to-r, from-{color}, and to-{color} for two-stop gradients. For complex gradients with more stops, you can use arbitrary values like bg-[linear-gradient(...)] in Tailwind v3.1+.
Yes. CSS gradients are rendered by the browser as vector graphics and are very lightweight compared to image-based backgrounds. They scale perfectly at any resolution and add virtually zero page weight.
There is no practical limit. You can add as many color stops as you need, each with its own color and position (0-100%). Most designs use 2-4 stops for clean results.
Linear and radial gradients have excellent browser support (97%+ global). Conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers but not in Internet Explorer. Always test your design if you need legacy browser support.