CSS Gradient Generator

About CSS Gradient Generator

Gradients add depth to buttons, banners and backgrounds. Choose two colors, a type and an angle, see a live preview and copy the CSS. Front-end developers and designers use it to avoid hand-writing code. Use gradients with enough contrast for any text placed on top.

Example

Input: indigo to pink at 135 degrees, linear. Output: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #ec4899); with a preview.

Tips for better results

• Keep gradients subtle for large backgrounds.
• Test text readability on the gradient.
• Provide a solid fallback color for old browsers if needed.

When to use CSS Gradient Generator

The CSS Gradient Generator is for front-end developers, bloggers who edit theme styles and designers who want to see a gradient before writing code. Gradients are handy for buttons, hero sections, cards and subtle page backgrounds. Choose colors, switch between linear and radial, adjust the angle and watch the live preview. When it looks right, copy the CSS and paste it into your stylesheet or builder. It saves guessing at angles and color order in code.

Real-world uses

• A developer builds a call-to-action button with a soft two-color gradient and copies the CSS directly into the site stylesheet.
• A blogger styles the header section of a landing page with a diagonal gradient taken from the colors of the site logo.
• A designer previews several angles for a banner background to find the direction that keeps the text area calm and uncluttered.
• A student learning CSS experiments with linear and radial gradients to understand how color stops and angles change the result.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Putting text over a strong gradient can make parts of it hard to read. Check contrast on the lightest and darkest areas under the text.
• Picking two very different colors can create a muddy middle band. Preview the transition and try closer colors or a different angle if it looks dull.
• Pasting only part of the generated CSS leaves out the background property name. Copy the full declaration and place it inside the correct selector.

Create linear or radial gradients and copy the CSS. It works instantly in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing to upload. CSS Gradient Generator is part of our collection of 100 free tools in the Images & Design category.

How to use it

1. Enter your information or choose a file in the tool above.
2. Your result appears right below the tool.
3. Copy the result, or adjust your input and try again.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between linear and radial?

A linear gradient blends colors along a straight line at a chosen angle. A radial gradient spreads colors outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape, which suits spotlight or glow effects.

How do I use the CSS in WordPress?

Paste the background declaration into a custom CSS box in your theme or page builder, attached to the right class or selector. Preview the page afterwards to confirm it applies as expected.

Is CSS Gradient Generator free to use?

Yes. CSS Gradient Generator is completely free and you do not need to create an account.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so what you type or choose stays on your device.

How accurate are the results?

Calculations use standard formulas, but always double-check important figures, especially for money, health or legal decisions.