CSS Gradient Generator
Professional online CSS gradient generation tool, helping front-end developers quickly create beautiful linear, radial, and conic gradient backgrounds. Real-time effect preview, generate CSS code with one click.
Gradient Editor
Customize your gradient effect, preview in real-time and generate CSS code.
Linear Gradient
Radial Gradient
Conic Gradient
Color Stops
background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff9a9e, #fad0c4);
Preset Gradient Schemes
Click on the preset gradient schemes below to quickly apply.
CSS Gradient Usage Guide
What is a CSS Gradient?
A CSS gradient is a background image displaying a smooth transition between two or more specified colors. CSS defines three types of gradients:
- Linear Gradient (linear-gradient): Color transition along a straight line.
- Radial Gradient (radial-gradient): Color transition radiating outward from a center point.
- Conic Gradient (conic-gradient): Color transition rotating around a center point.
Linear Gradient Syntax
background: linear-gradient(direction, color-stop1, color-stop2, ...);
Left to Right Gradient
background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff9a9e, #fad0c4);
45 Degree Gradient
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #a1c4fd, #c2e9fb);
Radial Gradient Syntax
background: radial-gradient(shape size at position, start-color, ..., last-color);
Circle Radial Gradient
background: radial-gradient(circle, #fbc2eb, #a6c1ee);
Ellipse Radial Gradient
background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #ffecd2, #fcb69f);
Conic Gradient Syntax
background: conic-gradient(from angle at position, start-color, ..., last-color);
Conic Gradient
background: conic-gradient(#ff9a9e, #fad0c4, #a8edea, #ff9a9e);
CSS Gradient Best Practices
- Use contrasting colors to create visual impact.
- Consider gradient accessibility to ensure text is clearly readable on gradient backgrounds.
- Test gradient effects on mobile devices to ensure good performance.
- Use CSS variables to manage gradient colors for easier maintenance and theme switching.
- When using gradients as backgrounds, add a fallback solid color in case gradients are not supported.
Browser Compatibility
Most modern browsers support CSS gradients:
- Linear Gradient: Chrome 10+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 5.1+, Opera 11.6+
- Radial Gradient: Chrome 10+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 5.1+, Opera 11.6+
- Conic Gradient: Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, Safari 12.1+
For older browsers that do not support CSS gradients, it is recommended to provide a fallback background color.