Complete Guide to Gradient Generator
What is a Gradient Generator?
A gradient generator is a tool that visually creates CSS linear-gradient and radial-gradient. You can intuitively adjust colors, direction, angles, and color stop positions while previewing in real-time, and copy ready-to-use CSS code.
Linear Gradient vs Radial Gradient
Linear Gradient creates colors that change in one direction, most commonly used. You can specify direction (to right, to bottom) or angle (45deg, 90deg). Radial Gradient creates colors that spread outward from the center in a circular pattern, suitable for round elements like circles or suns.
How to Use
Step 1: Select a popular preset or configure manually in the custom tab. Step 2: Choose gradient type (linear/radial). Step 3: Adjust direction or angle. Step 4: Add/remove color stops and adjust colors and positions. Step 5: Preview and copy the CSS code to paste into your project.
Using Color Stops
Color stops define which color to use at each point of the gradient. You can add from 2 minimum, and adjust each stop's position (0-100%) to control color transition density. For example, placing different colors at 0%, 50%, 100% creates a 3-step gradient. Placing positions close creates sharp transitions, far apart creates smooth transitions.
Use Cases
• Add depth to website backgrounds • Apply modern styles to buttons and cards • Enhance visual impact of landing page hero sections • Create eye-catching gradient effects for CTA buttons • Add sophisticated color transitions to mobile app UI • Use in presentation materials and marketing design
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q. Where do I use the generated CSS code?
- A. You can use the copied CSS code in the background property of CSS files, style tags, or as inline styles in frameworks like React/Vue. Example: background: linear-gradient(to right, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
- Q. How is browser compatibility?
- A. linear-gradient and radial-gradient are fully supported in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Also works in IE11 and above.
- Q. How many color stops can I add?
- A. There's no technical limit, but adding too many colors may affect performance and make the design overly complex. 3-5 colors is most common.
- Q. Can I use it for responsive design?
- A. Yes, gradients are specified in % units, making them perfect for responsive design. They render at consistent ratios regardless of screen size.