Gradient Generator

What this tool does

The Gradient Generator builds linear or radial gradients and outputs copy-ready CSS. It lets you dial in two colors, adjust angle or direction, and preview the result before you paste the gradient into your stylesheet or design system. The goal is to speed up visual experimentation without a full graphics editor.

When to use this tool

Use it when you need a quick background treatment for hero sections, cards, or buttons. It is also useful when translating palette work from Color Palette Generator into a real UI background or when you need to check color formats in Color Converter before finalizing a gradient.

How it works

The tool reads two colors, interpolates them into a CSS gradient string, and updates a live preview. For linear gradients, it applies the chosen angle. For radial gradients, it positions the gradient at the center. The generated CSS is displayed in a copyable output block so you can drop it into your code immediately.

Example use case

You are designing a landing page hero and want a subtle blue-to-indigo background. Pick your two colors, rotate the angle until the highlight feels right, and copy the CSS into your layout. If the gradient makes text harder to read, verify contrast with Contrast Checker using the dominant colors.

Use cases

• Create a hero background gradient for a landing page.
• Design a button gradient with a consistent angle.
• Generate CSS for a marketing banner quickly.

Notes & limitations

The gradient preview is a flat rectangle and does not account for overlays, noise, or complex layouts. Some browsers render gradients slightly differently, so verify in your target environment. The tool uses two-color gradients only; for multi-stop gradients, you will need to extend the CSS manually after copying.

Consider adding a fallback solid color in your CSS to cover older browsers or slow-loading assets. If your gradient is used behind text, test readability across the full range of the gradient rather than just the midpoint, since contrast can vary significantly between the light and dark ends.