CSS Gradient Generator for Linear, Radial & Conic Backgrounds
Build copy-ready gradient backgrounds for landing pages, cards, banners, buttons, and design tokens with gallery presets, live browser preview, contrast warnings, CSS variable output, and Tailwind class output.
Gradient gallery
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #38BDF8 50%, #111827 100%);
Accessible contrast warning
White text has an estimated minimum stop contrast of 2.14:1. Check the final text placement before publishing.
White text min 2.14:1, dark text min 1.00:1.
Gradient CSS is a visual starting point. Check text contrast, compression, dark mode, and platform previews before publishing.
A CSS gradient generator creates a linear-gradient background value from colors and an angle. This tool also supports radial and conic modes for broader background treatments.
Copy the generated CSS as a declaration, CSS variable snippet, or Tailwind class for a button, card, hero section, banner, or token file.
Use real brand colors
Start with HEX values from your palette so the output fits your interface.
Check text contrast
Use the warning as a first pass, then verify final foreground text with the contrast checker.
Example
Create a brand gradient and copy it into a CSS background declaration, variable snippet, or Tailwind class.
Assumption
Inputs are 6-digit HEX colors, a gradient mode, and a degree angle for linear or conic gradients.
Limitation
The contrast warning checks color stops, not every possible text position or responsive crop.
Hero backgrounds
Create a lightweight CSS background for landing page hero sections.
Cards and panels
Build radial spotlight surfaces for dashboards, feature cards, and previews.
Buttons and badges
Generate compact linear or conic treatments for calls to action and status labels.
Design tokens
Copy stable declarations, variables, or Tailwind classes into theme files and component docs.
background gradient generator
Create a CSS gradient background for a hero, campaign band, card header, or app surface.
radial gradient generator
Draft a centered glow, spotlight card, or soft background surface.
conic gradient generator
Prototype circular badges, rings, avatars, and decorative sweeps.
button gradient CSS
Draft a compact button or badge gradient, then check the text color before shipping.
Tailwind gradient class
Copy an arbitrary value class for utility-first prototypes.
copy CSS gradient
Use the output in a stylesheet, design token file, component docs, or prototype handoff.
What kind of gradients can this create?
This tool creates three-stop linear, radial, and conic CSS gradients with live preview.
Can I copy the CSS?
Yes. Copy a background declaration, CSS variable snippet, or Tailwind arbitrary class into a stylesheet, component, design token note, or prototype.
Can I use gradients behind text?
Yes, but check contrast across the lightest and darkest parts of the gradient and test mobile crops before publishing.
Does the contrast warning replace accessibility review?
No. It estimates color-stop contrast only. Check real text placement with the contrast checker before publishing.
Suggested workflow
Design CSS background path
Prepare palette colors, generate CSS, check contrast, then tune related CSS effects.