CSS Gradient Generator with Live Preview & Copy Code

How to Use This CSS Gradient Generator with Live Preview

Building a CSS gradient takes seconds with live preview. Follow these steps:

1. Switch to Gradient Generator mode using the tab above (or stay in Color Picker mode for single colors).
2. Choose a gradient type - linear, radial or conic - using the type selector.
3. Pick your colors using the color pickers - add extra color stops if you want more than two colors.
4. Set the angle (for linear gradients) using the slider or input - 0deg = bottom-to-top, 90deg = left-to-right, 180deg = top-to-bottom.
5. Watch the live preview update instantly, then click Copy to copy the CSS code to your clipboard.

Everything runs in your browser. Saved gradients are stored in localStorage and never leave your device.

CSS Gradient Generator with Live Preview - Free Color & Gradient Tool

This combined tool helps web designers, developers and digital artists work with colors efficiently. The Color Picker mode lets you choose any color and instantly get its HEX, RGB and HSL representations, plus auto-generated shades, tints and complementary colors. The CSS Gradient Generator with live preview lets you build beautiful gradients visually - pick two or more colors, choose a type (linear, radial or conic), set the angle, and copy the CSS code with one click. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

The generator outputs standard CSS that you can paste straight into any stylesheet or inline style attribute. The code is in the format background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6); which works in all modern browsers - no vendor prefixes needed. Linear and radial gradients work in browsers as old as IE11, while conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers since 2020. Saved gradients are stored in your browser's localStorage and never leave your device.

Because the tool is fully client-side, you can experiment freely without any privacy concerns. Open Developer Tools (F12) → Network tab to verify - you will see zero network requests while editing. The tool is free forever with no daily limits and no premium tiers.

Color Formats Explained

• HEX (#RRGGBB): The most common format on the web. Each pair of hex digits represents red, green and blue from 00 to FF. Example: #3b82f6 = (59, 130, 246).
• RGB (r, g, b): Three decimal values from 0 to 255. Used in CSS as rgb(59, 130, 246). Easier to read than HEX.
• HSL (h, s%, l%): Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%). Most intuitive for designers because you can adjust lightness independently of color.
• RGBA / HSLA: Same as RGB/HSL but with an alpha (opacity) channel from 0 to 1. rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5) is 50% transparent.
• 8-digit HEX (#RRGGBBAA): Modern hex with alpha. #3b82f680 = 50% transparent blue.

CSS Gradient Types

• Linear: Color transitions along a straight line at a specified angle. 0deg = bottom-to-top, 90deg = left-to-right, 180deg = top-to-bottom.
• Radial: Color radiates from a center point outward. Good for spotlights, vignettes, and radial emphasis.
• Conic: Color transitions rotate around a center point. Useful for pie charts and color wheels.

You can add more than two colors: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6, #ec4899). You can also specify color stops: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #ec4899 100%). Combine multiple gradients with commas for layered effects.

Use Cases for Gradients

• Hero section backgrounds: Subtle gradients add depth without distracting from content.
• Buttons: A subtle gradient (e.g. #3b82f6 → #2563eb) makes buttons feel more clickable.
• Text overlays: Gradients on top of images ensure text remains readable.
• Loading indicators: Animated gradients create smooth progress bars.
• Brand identities: Gradients are part of brands like Instagram, Stripe, and Firefox.

Frequently Asked Questions