What is the difference between linear and radial gradients?

A linear gradient blends colors along a straight line in a chosen direction; a radial gradient blends colors outward from a center point.

Can I use more than two colors?

This tool generates a two-color gradient; more color stops would need to be added manually to the generated CSS.

Is my color data sent anywhere?

No — the gradient is generated and previewed entirely in your browser.

Does the generated CSS work in all browsers?

Linear and radial gradients are supported in all modern browsers.

Can I paste the CSS directly into a stylesheet?

Yes — the copied text is a complete, valid CSS background declaration.

Why does my direction dropdown not do anything on a radial gradient?

Direction only applies to linear gradients — radial gradients always radiate from the center by design.

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Gradient Generator

Pick two colors, a direction and a gradient type to design a CSS gradient with a live preview and copyable code.

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Start Color

End Color

Gradient type

Direction (linear only)

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What Is a CSS Gradient Generator?

A CSS gradient blends two (or more) colors smoothly across an element's background, either in a straight line (linear) or radiating outward from a center point (radial). Writing the exact CSS syntax by hand — especially getting the direction right — is fiddly to do from memory.

This tool lets you pick a start color, an end color, a gradient type and a direction, shows you a live visual preview, and gives you the exact CSS background declaration ready to paste into your stylesheet.

Who Uses This Tool?

For Business

Design a gradient background for a landing page hero section.

For Personal Use

Design a gradient for a personal website or project.

For Students

Learn CSS gradient syntax for a web development course.

For Offices

Generate a gradient background for an internal dashboard or slide.

Why Use This Tool

Key Features

Linear & Radial Gradients

Switch between a linear gradient and a radial gradient.

Eight Directions

Choose from cardinal directions or precise angles for linear gradients.

Live Preview

See the gradient rendered instantly as you adjust colors and direction.

Copy-Ready CSS

Get the exact background declaration, ready to paste into your stylesheet.

The Payoff

Benefits

No Syntax to Memorize

Skip remembering exact linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() syntax.

See Before You Ship

A live preview means no back-and-forth between editor and browser.

No Design Software Needed

Design a gradient without opening a full design application.

Step by Step

How to Use Gradient Generator

Pick Two Colors

Choose a start and end color for the gradient.

Choose Type & Direction

Pick linear or radial, and a direction for linear gradients.

Copy the CSS

Copy the ready-to-use background declaration.

Specifications

Technical Details

Detail	Value
Input	Two colors selectable via your browser's native color input
Processing	Not applicable — two-color gradient generation
Output	Standard CSS linear-gradient() and radial-gradient() syntax

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Privacy & Security

What actually happens to your file when you use this tool.

100% Client-Side

This tool runs entirely inside your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type or generate is ever sent anywhere.

No Upload, Ever

There is no file upload and no server processing step — your data never leaves your device.

Works Offline

Once this page has loaded, the tool keeps working even without an internet connection.

Nothing Stored

Nothing you enter is saved on our servers — refreshing the page clears everything.

No Tracking of Your Input

We have no way to see what you type, generate or convert with this tool.

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Tips

Use Subtle Gradients for Backgrounds

Close, muted colors tend to work better for large background areas than high-contrast pairs.

Radial Gradients Ignore Direction

The direction setting only applies to linear gradients; radial gradients radiate from the center regardless.

Frequently Asked Questions