Gradient Generator
Build beautiful multi-color CSS gradients from hex color stops. Drag the angle, tune every stop,
and copy production-ready linear-gradient() or
radial-gradient() code — or export an SVG background — in one click.
linear-gradient(135deg, #FF512F 0%, #DD2476 50%, #FF9A44 100%)
Color Stops
Tip: copy any palette from the Explore page and paste its hexes here.
Shape & Direction
Presets
CSS Code
What is a gradient generator?
A gradient generator is a tool that turns two or more hex colors into a smooth, production-ready CSS transition. Instead of hand-writing linear-gradient() syntax and guessing color stops, you pick the colors, drag the angle, and copy the exact code into your stylesheet. It is the fastest way to prototype gradient backgrounds, buttons, and hero sections without opening a design app.
This generator supports both linear and radial gradients, up to 10 color stops with individual position sliders, eight quick direction buttons, and a growing set of curated presets. Every change updates the preview and the CSS in real time, so what you see is literally what you paste.
Linear vs radial gradients
A linear-gradient() blends colors along a straight line. The angle — 45deg, to bottom right, or a preset arrow — decides where each color begins and ends. Linear gradients read as direction and motion, which makes them ideal for page banners, section dividers, and primary buttons.
A radial-gradient() blooms outward from a center point in circles or ellipses. Because the color intensity fades toward the edges, radial gradients create soft glows, spotlight effects, and a sense of depth behind content. Mix both in one design — a linear base with a faint radial glow behind the headline — for an expensive, layered look.
How many color stops should you use?
Two stops are the workhorse: clean, fast, and safe on any surface. Three stops add a richer journey through a hue family and are the sweet spot for hero sections. Four or five stops work when the colors share a saturation or hue so the transition stays smooth instead of turning muddy.
A good rule: keep the darkest stop on the side where your text lives, or add a subtle overlay layer in CSS — background: linear-gradient(...), rgba(0,0,0,0.35) — to guarantee contrast over the entire gradient.
Gradient recipes designers actually use
Copy any of these, or load them straight into the generator and make them yours.
Gradient Generator FAQ
What is a gradient generator?
A gradient generator builds a smooth color transition between two or more colors. You pick hex color stops, choose a linear or radial shape, and the tool writes the CSS background: linear-gradient(...) or radial-gradient(...) for you to copy straight into your project.
Linear vs radial: which should I use?
Linear blends along an angle and is best for banners, buttons, and wide sections. Radial blends outward from a center point and is best for glows, spotlights, and depth. Many designs use both: a linear background with a faint radial highlight behind the main headline.
How do I keep text readable on a gradient?
Keep text on the darkest or lightest end of the gradient, add a semi-transparent overlay behind it, or set the gradient on a button while text sits on a solid card. For buttons, choose white or black text based on the average luminance of your stop colors.
How do I turn a palette into a gradient?
Copy the hex codes from any palette on our Explore page and paste them into the "Paste a palette or hex list" field, or append them to the URL as ?colors=#hex1,#hex2,#hex3. The generator loads them as evenly spaced stops instantly.
Why does my gradient look muddy with many colors?
Colors of very different hues and saturations fight each other when blended. Pick stops that share a hue family or saturation level, keep the total under five stops, and nudge positions so no single color dominates the middle of the blend.