CSS Gradient Generator: Create Beautiful Gradients | Free Tool

A Pick two colors, choose linear or radial type, set the angle, and copy the generated CSS code.

A Yes, click any of the 12 preset gradient swatches to start with a beautiful combination.

A Yes.

A To ensure your CSS gradients align perfectly with your brand's visual identity, use the custom color input fields. Simply paste your specific brand hex codes (e.g., #RRGGBB) into the color selectors. This allows you to generate gradients featuring your exact brand colors, maintaining consistency across all your web elements. Adjust the angle and add more color stops if needed to achieve the desired effect.

A To design a multi-color CSS gradient, simply click the "Add Color" button or a similar indicator usually found between or next to the existing color selectors. This will introduce an additional color stop. You can then select a new custom hex color for this stop and adjust its position along the gradient bar to achieve a smooth or abrupt transition with your desired blend of multiple colors.

A Linear gradients flow in a straight line, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You control the direction with the angle slider, like setting it to 90 degrees for a vertical fade. Radial gradients expand outwards from a central point, creating a circular or elliptical effect. You can't directly control the shape beyond circular with this tool, but you can choose where the center is.

A The tool generates standard CSS syntax that works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Internet Explorer 9 and below won't display gradients, but that's less than 1% of global traffic today. For older browsers, add a solid background-color fallback in your CSS before the gradient property. That way users see a flat color if gradients aren't supported. Quick test: copy your code into any modern browser's developer tools to verify.

A Band happens when color transitions appear as visible stripes instead of smooth blends. This usually means your gradient spans too many pixels without enough color stops. For a full-width hero section, try adding a third color stop halfway between your two main colors. On large backgrounds (1920px+), you can also set background-attachment: fixed to reduce visual banding. The generator gives you smooth output, but browser rendering limits vary. A quick fix: use colors closer in brightness to soften the transition.

A Your gradient will respect system high-contrast settings, but the tool doesn't simulate them. Contrast issues usually show up when two colors have similar lightness — like pastel yellow beside pale pink. A quick check: convert both hex codes to HSL and make sure their L values differ by at least 30 points. For hero sections, test your gradient in Windows High Contrast mode or use a browser extension like Axe. The 12 presets were chosen with accessibility in mind, but custom colors are on you.

A This version doesn't include a save feature, sorry. But there's a quick workaround: copy the generated CSS into a text file, a CodePen snippet, or your browser's dev tools snippets panel. Most designers I know keep a "gradients.css" file in their projects with 5-10 favorites ready to paste. Takes 10 seconds once you build the habit.