CSS Gradient Generator

About CSS Gradient Generator

CSS gradients let you create smooth transitions between two or more colors. They're rendered by the browser (not images), so they scale perfectly to any resolution and are very performant.

Gradient Types

• Linear: Colors transition along a straight line at a specified angle
• Radial: Colors radiate outward from a center point in a circle or ellipse
• Conic: Colors rotate around a center point (like a color wheel)

Tips for Beautiful Gradients

• Use colors that are adjacent on the color wheel for natural transitions
• Add a middle color stop to prevent muddy transitions between complementary colors
• Use subtle gradients (similar colors) for backgrounds, bold ones for accents
• Multi-stop gradients with tight stops can create stripe patterns

FAQ

Are CSS gradients better than gradient images?

Yes, in most cases. CSS gradients are resolution-independent (no pixelation), have zero file size (no HTTP request), and can be animated with CSS transitions. Use images only for complex, non-repeating gradient patterns.

Can I animate gradients?

Not directly with CSS transitions (the gradient function isn't animatable). However, you can animate the background-position or background-size of a larger gradient to create movement effects, or use @property for Houdini-enabled browsers.