Advanced CSS Gradient Generator
Beautiful gradients can elevate a good design into a great one. Whether you are building a modern SaaS dashboard, a vibrant landing page, or a subtle background texture, gradients are a cornerstone of modern web design. Our advanced CSS Gradient Generator lets you create complex linear, radial, and conic gradients entirely through a visual interface, and instantly copy the production-ready CSS.
How to create a CSS Gradient
- Choose a Type: Select between Linear (straight lines), Radial (circular/elliptical), or Conic (sweeping around a center point) gradients.
- Set the Direction: Use the interactive angle wheel or preset buttons (e.g. 90°, 135°) to control exactly how the colors flow.
- Add Color Stops: Click "Add" to insert new colors. Drag the sliders to adjust exactly where each color blends into the next.
- Copy the Code: The CSS Output panel updates in real-time. Simply click "Copy" and paste it into your stylesheet or inline
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Linear vs. Radial vs. Conic Gradients
Linear gradients are the most common. They transition colors along a straight line. By adjusting the angle, you can create smooth fades from top to bottom or corner to corner.
Radial gradients radiate outwards from a central point, creating a circular or elliptical pattern. They are excellent for creating spotlights, glowing effects, or subtle background depths.
Conic gradients (like a pie chart) sweep colors around a central point based on angles rather than distance. They are perfect for creating color wheels, loading spinners, and metallic reflections.
Export as PNG or SVG
Sometimes you need a gradient outside of the browser—for a Figma mockup, a social media banner, or an email template where CSS gradients aren't supported. Our tool lets you instantly export your custom gradient as a high-resolution 1920x1080 PNG image, or as an infinitely scalable SVG file.
Beautiful Presets to Get Started
Stuck for inspiration? Scroll down to our curated list of 20+ stunning preset gradients (like "Sunset", "Cosmic", or "Prism"). Click any preset to instantly load it into the editor, where you can tweak the colors and angles to perfectly match your brand.