CSS Gradient Generator
Build linear, radial & conic gradients and copy the CSS
About the CSS Gradient Generator
Hand-writing a CSS gradient means remembering the exact syntax for stops, angles, and the three gradient functions — easy to fumble when you just want a good-looking background. This generator gives you the controls and writes the CSS for you, updating a full-bleed preview the instant you change anything.
It builds linear, radial, and conic gradients from a list of color stops you can add, recolor, and reposition with a per-stop slider. Linear and conic gradients expose an angle dial from 0 to 360 degrees; radial gradients let you choose a circle or ellipse shape. The result is plain CSS with no library or framework attached.
Front-end developers prototyping a hero section, designers testing a brand color blend, and anyone theming a dashboard reach for it to land a gradient quickly. When it looks right, one click copies the complete background declaration in a JetBrains Mono code block, ready to drop into a stylesheet.
How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator
- Pick a gradient type — Linear, Radial, or Conic — with the type buttons.
- Set the angle with the slider for linear and conic gradients, or pick circle vs ellipse for radial.
- Edit each color stop's color and drag its position slider; use "Add stop" for more colors or the trash icon to remove one (a minimum of two is kept).
- Watch the large preview panel update live as you tweak.
- Click "Copy CSS" to grab the full background declaration for your stylesheet.
Why Use ToolForge’s CSS Gradient Generator
- It is pure React state with no dependencies — nothing is sent anywhere, and the CSS it emits is standard, framework-agnostic, and works in any project.
- All three gradient types share one interface, so you can flip a linear blend into a conic one without rebuilding your color stops.
- Unlimited color stops with individual position control let you craft multi-color blends, not just the two-color presets many tools cap you at.
- The output is the literal CSS the preview renders, so what you copy is exactly what you saw — no surprise differences in production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?
A linear gradient blends colors along a straight line at a set angle. A radial gradient radiates outward from a center point as a circle or ellipse. A conic gradient sweeps colors around a center point like a color wheel, which is handy for pie-chart and angular effects.
How do color stop positions work?
Each stop has a position from 0% to 100% along the gradient. Two stops at 0% and 100% blend smoothly edge to edge; placing two stops at the same position creates a hard line instead of a fade. The slider next to each color sets that percentage.
Will the copied CSS work in every browser?
Linear and radial gradients are supported everywhere. Conic gradients are supported in all current browsers but not in very old ones, so add a solid background-color fallback if you must support legacy versions.
