Free CSS Gradient Generator: Guide & FAQ
Design linear and radial CSS gradients with live preview. Drag stops, copy CSS, and ship polished backgrounds fast. This page explains what it is, how it works, common use cases, and answers the most common questions.
What is it?
A gradient generator helps you design CSS gradients (linear or radial) and outputs the exact CSS you can paste into your project. Gradients are a lightweight way to create modern backgrounds, hero sections, and UI accents without using large images.
Key features
- Create linear gradients with adjustable angle
- Create radial gradients for spotlight-style backgrounds
- Add up to 5 color stops with percentage positions
- Live preview of the gradient
- Copy/download a ready-to-use CSS snippet
- Optional fallback background color output
How to use it
- Choose linear or radial gradient
- Pick your colors and adjust stop positions
- Set an angle (for linear gradients)
- Preview the result
- Copy or download the generated CSS
Common use cases
- Hero section backgrounds
- Buttons and call-to-action highlights
- Cards and section dividers with subtle depth
- Brand-themed backgrounds without heavy images
FAQ
What’s a good default angle for linear gradients?
135deg is a popular modern default (top-left to bottom-right). 90deg goes left-to-right, and 45deg goes bottom-left to top-right.
Why include a fallback color?
A fallback background-color provides a safe base if gradients are disabled or if a browser fails to render the gradient for any reason.
Do gradients hurt performance?
CSS gradients are typically lightweight compared to large background images. They can be a great way to improve perceived polish without increasing image payload.