CSS Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients with a live preview.
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Create beautiful CSS gradients with a live preview.
This free CSS Gradient Generator from KX Toolkit is part of our all-in-one online toolkit. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device for client-side operations. 100% free, forever - no paywall, no credit card, no trial.
How to use the CSS Gradient Generator
- Adjust the visual controls in the tool.
- See the live preview update instantly.
- Read the generated CSS code below the preview.
- Copy the code and paste it into your stylesheet.
What you can do with the CSS Gradient Generator
- Skip writing CSS by hand for gradients and shadows.
- Prototype layouts with flexbox/grid generators.
- Generate hover/focus animations without keyframes by hand.
- Build component styles faster.
Why use KX Toolkit's CSS Gradient Generator
- Browser-based: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android - no install, no extension.
- Privacy-first: Client-side tools never upload your data; server-side tools delete files right after processing.
- Mobile-friendly: Full feature parity on phones and tablets - not a stripped-down view.
- Fast: Optimised for instant feedback. No artificial waiting screens, no email-gated downloads.
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Tips for the best results
Generators are a starting point - always tweak the final values for your design system rather than shipping defaults.
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How do I use the CSS Gradient Generator?
Pick a gradient type (linear, radial, or conic), add color stops by clicking the color bar, drag stops to reposition them, and adjust the angle or center for radial/conic gradients. The live preview updates instantly so you can fine-tune the look. When you're happy, copy the generated CSS and paste it into your stylesheet under the `background-image` property of any element you want gradient-filled.
Which browsers support CSS gradients?
Linear and radial gradients are supported in every modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge without vendor prefixes. Conic gradients work in all current evergreen browsers but are missing in older Safari (pre-12.1) and IE. If you must support legacy browsers, supply a solid `background-color` fallback before the gradient declaration so users still see a usable color when the gradient is ignored.
What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?
Linear gradients transition colors along a straight line at a defined angle, perfect for headers and buttons. Radial gradients radiate outward from a center point in circles or ellipses, ideal for spotlight or glow effects. Conic gradients sweep colors around a center point like a clock face, making them useful for pie charts, color wheels, or progress rings without needing SVG or canvas.
How do I add multiple color stops?
Click anywhere on the gradient bar to insert a new color stop, then click the swatch to pick a color and drag the stop to set its position. You can have as many stops as you need; positions are expressed as percentages from 0 to 100. For sharp color bands instead of smooth blending, place two stops with different colors at the exact same percentage.
Can I use gradients on text?
Yes. Apply the gradient as a `background-image` on the text element, then add `-webkit-background-clip: text;` and `color: transparent;` (or `-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;`). The text will display the gradient through its glyph shapes. This technique works in all modern browsers but should always include a solid fallback color for environments where background-clip on text is unsupported.
Why does my gradient look banded or striped?
Banding usually happens when there are too few colors over a large area, or when the display has limited color depth. To smooth it out, add intermediate color stops between your main colors, use slightly different hues instead of the same color twice, or layer a subtle noise texture on top. Modern browsers support the `in oklch` interpolation hint for more perceptually uniform blends.
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