Free Online CSS Gradient Generator

CSS Gradient Generator
for linear, radial, and conic backgrounds

Create linear, radial, and conic color gradients online with an interactive multi-stop bar, drag-and-rotate angle dial, and inline color picker. Use it as a CSS gradient maker, build a color gradient background fast, and copy clean gradient generator in CSS output instantly. Free to use, no login required.

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Three Gradient Types

Switch freely between gradient types at any time, whether you need a linear gradient generator workflow for hero sections or a richer color gradient background for cards and product UI. Your stops translate automatically so you never lose your work.

  • Linear — direction controlled by angle dial or numeric input (0°–360°)
  • Radial — circular gradient emanating from center, no angle needed
  • Conic — pie-chart style gradient rotating around a center point

Interactive Multi-Stop Drag Bar

The gradient bar is fully interactive. Drag handles to reposition stops, click anywhere on the bar to add a new stop, and remove stops you no longer need. That makes the tool useful both as a quick CSS gradient maker and as a more precise gradient generator in CSS workflows.

  • Click the gradient bar to insert a new color stop at cursor position
  • Drag stop handles left/right to reposition
  • Selected stop's color updates in the inline color picker below
  • Remove a stop with the × button (minimum 2 stops)

Angle Dial & Instant CSS Output

Drag the angle dial or type a degree value directly. The gradient preview updates live. When you're done, one click copies the complete CSS background declaration, ready to paste into your project whether you are testing a color gradient blue, a red color gradient, or a more neutral brand mix.

  • Drag knob or type in the degree input (0°–360°)
  • Reset button to restore default gradient
  • CSS output: background: linear-gradient(…)
  • Works for all three gradient types — correct CSS syntax for each
Real Product Screenshots

See the Gradient Builder Workflow from First Stop to Export

The screenshots below show the real editor interface, including the starter state, stop controls, different gradient modes, and the code export views people actually use.

Gradient builder screenshot showing the default linear gradient preview, code output tabs, and copy controls.
Start

Open the builder and copy a clean default gradient

The default view introduces the live preview area, code tabs, compatibility toggles, and copy controls so users can get a quick gradient even before they start fine-tuning stops.

Gradient builder screenshot showing linear mode, gradient bar, stops list, picker, and rotation controls.
Linear

Fine-tune a linear gradient with stops, picker, and rotation

In linear mode the editor exposes the stop bar, reverse action, picker, and rotation dial, making it easy to tweak both the color sequence and the angle from a single workspace.

Gradient builder screenshot showing conic mode with multiple stops, center position controls, and the stop editor.
Conic

Switch to conic mode for more complex multi-stop blends

The conic editor adds center controls and richer stop placement, which is ideal for circular gradients, radial-inspired bursts, and more experimental color transitions.

Gradient builder screenshot showing conic gradient preview with the SVG code output tab open.
Export

Export the gradient as SVG-ready markup when needed

Beyond CSS, the export panel can show SVG-oriented output, which helps users move the same gradient into portable markup for broader design and frontend workflows.

CSS Gradient Generator for Hero Sections, Buttons, and Backgrounds

Use this CSS gradient generator when web designers and front-end teams need gradients that look strong visually and ship cleanly in code. It works well for landing pages that need a clear color gradient background and for UI teams that want a dependable gradient generator in CSS output.

  • Landing pages: create hero backgrounds and spotlight sections that feel custom instead of generic
  • UI design: generate button, badge, and card treatments with controlled stop positions
  • Brand work: explore how a palette behaves as a gradient across campaigns, banners, and social graphics
  • Developer handoff: copy CSS instantly instead of rebuilding gradients by hand in code

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CSS Gradient Generator FAQ

Quick answers about building linear, radial, and conic gradients for landing pages, product UI, design systems, and custom color gradient background work.

You can build linear, radial, and conic gradients with multiple stops, angle control, live previews, and CSS output you can paste directly into your codebase.

Yes. The gradient bar supports multiple color stops, so you can build simple two-color blends or more complex layered gradient transitions.

Yes. It generates ready-to-copy background declarations for the gradient type you select, including stop positions and angle values where needed.

Yes. You can start with a color gradient blue direction, a red color gradient, or any custom palette, then refine stop positions until the background feels right for your layout.

Start with the palette generator or the color picker if you need better source colors, then bring those results into the gradient generator for hero sections, buttons, and backgrounds.

Build your gradient

Linear, radial, conic. Build the gradient, copy the CSS, and move on in seconds.

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