About this tool
What it is, why it matters, and how to use it without common mistakes.
What is it?
A CSS gradient generator builds linear or radial gradient declarations with live preview and copyable CSS.
Why use it?
Hand-tuning color stops is slow. Generators make brand-consistent backgrounds and overlays iterable in seconds.
How it works
- Pick gradient type and angle or shape.
- Add color stops and adjust positions.
- Copy the CSS into your stylesheet or Tailwind arbitrary value.
Examples
Linear gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
Best practices
- Check contrast when text sits on a gradient.
- Provide a solid fallback background color.
Common mistakes
- Too many stops causing banding on low-depth displays.
- Ignoring dark-mode variants.
FAQ
- Do gradients hurt performance?
- CSS gradients are cheap compared to large images. Prefer gradients for simple atmosphere; use images for photographic backgrounds.