CSS Gradient Generator
Design beautiful linear and radial CSS gradients with live canvas preview, interactive angle sliders, and ready-to-paste code.
Overview
Design modern, eye-catching CSS linear and radial gradients with this visual gradient maker. Perfect for web developers and UI designers, this tool lets you tweak colors, adjust direction angles, position color stops, and preview your creations on a live canvas in real time.
Browse curated modern preset palettes or customize your own multi-stop gradients from scratch. Once satisfied, copy cross-browser CSS background code directly into your stylesheet with a single click.
Key Features
- Linear & Radial Modes — Switch effortlessly between linear directional gradients and radial center-spread gradients.
- Interactive Angle Controller — Smooth 360-degree angle slider allows precise control over gradient light flow.
- Color Stop Position Sliders — Adjust stop percentages and pick custom hex colors with native browser color pickers.
- Curated Trend Presets — One-click access to trending modern gradients like Sunset Aura, Ocean Breeze, and Cyberpunk Neon.
- Production CSS Code Export — Generates standard, cross-browser CSS background properties with fallback declarations.
Tech Stack
Built with HTML5, CSS custom properties, and vanilla JavaScript. Live style injection renders real-time visual feedback on a hardware-accelerated canvas element.
Problem it solves
Hand-coding gradient syntax and guessing angle values is tedious. This visual generator offers immediate feedback and clean, error-free CSS.
How it was built
Built with hardware-accelerated CSS style manipulation, input range listeners, and dynamic hex code extraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CSS Gradient Generator completely free to use?
Yes, the CSS Gradient Generator is 100% free with no account required, no subscription, and no watermarks.
Does CSS Gradient Generator store any of my data or inputs?
No. All generation and calculations run client-side directly in your browser. None of your data or inputs are sent to or stored on external servers.
Can I use outputs from CSS Gradient Generator for commercial projects?
Yes, all results generated with this tool are free to use for both personal and commercial projects without attribution.