What is the CSS Gradient Generator?
The CSS Gradient Generator is a free visual design tool for web developers. It allows you to create stunning linear and radial background gradients instantly and provides the cross-browser CSS code to copy and paste into your project.
Linear vs. Radial Gradients
Linear Gradients transition colors in a straight line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). You can control the exact direction using degree angles (e.g., 90deg is left-to-right).
Radial Gradients transition colors outward from a central point in a circular or elliptical shape. They are fantastic for drawing attention to the center of a hero section or creating a glowing spotlight effect.
Cross-Browser Compatibility
Writing gradient CSS by hand can be tedious because different web browsers historically required different vendor prefixes (like -webkit- or -moz-). Our generator outputs standard CSS3 code that works perfectly on all modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) out of the box.
How to use this tool
- Select the gradient style (Linear or Radial) using the toggle at the top.
- Choose your primary and secondary colors using the color pickers.
- Adjust the angle slider to rotate the gradient smoothly across the background.
- Once you are happy with the visual preview, click the Copy button to grab the CSS code.