CSS Gradient Generator
Create CSS linear and radial gradients visually. Pick two colors, choose direction, get the CSS code instantly — ready to paste into your stylesheet.
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background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);About This Tool
CSS gradients allow you to create smooth transitions between two or more colors directly in CSS, without any image files. They are fully scalable, fast to render, and supported in all modern browsers. QuickKit's CSS Gradient Generator provides a live visual editor for both linear and radial gradients — pick your colors, adjust the direction or shape, and copy the production-ready CSS in one click.
Features
- ✓Linear & Radial — Toggle between linear-gradient (directional) and radial-gradient (circular/elliptical) with a single click.
- ✓Eight Direction Presets — For linear gradients: eight directional arrows covering top, bottom, left, right, and all four diagonals.
- ✓Two Color Stops — Pick a start and end color using native browser color pickers — changes reflect instantly in the live preview.
- ✓Live Preview — A large preview panel updates in real time so you see exactly what the gradient looks like before copying.
- ✓Copy CSS — Outputs the exact CSS background property value, ready to paste directly into your stylesheet.
FAQ
- What is a CSS linear gradient?
- A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line in a specified direction (e.g. to bottom, to right, or at a custom angle like 135deg). The CSS function linear-gradient(direction, color1, color2, …) can accept multiple color stops with optional percentage positions for complex multi-color effects.
- What is a CSS radial gradient?
- A radial gradient radiates colors outward from a central point in a circular or elliptical shape. It is defined with radial-gradient(shape size at position, color1, color2, …). Common uses include spotlight effects, glowing button backgrounds, and circular badge fills.
- Are CSS gradients better than gradient images?
- Yes, for almost every use case. CSS gradients require zero HTTP requests, scale perfectly to any resolution (including retina displays), and can be changed dynamically with CSS variables or JavaScript. The only exception is photographic gradients with many precise color stops, which might be simpler as image files.
- How do I add more color stops?
- This tool generates gradients with two color stops (start and end) for simplicity. For more stops, copy the CSS output and extend it manually: linear-gradient(to right, #ff6600, #ffcc00, #33cc33). Each additional stop can be positioned with a percentage: e.g. #ffcc00 50% places it at the midpoint.