CSS Gradient Generator

Pick two colors, choose linear or radial and an angle, see it live, and copy ready-to-paste CSS. Everything runs in your browser, with no signup.

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Updated 2026-08-07 · Built and maintained by the MakeToolz team.

Create a CSS Gradient Visually

This free CSS gradient generator lets you build a smooth color gradient and copy the exact CSS. Choose two colors, switch between a linear or radial gradient, and drag the angle slider to aim a linear gradient in any direction. The preview updates live, and one click copies a ready-to-paste background rule.

Everything runs in your browser, with no signup and no limits. It is a quick way to design backgrounds, buttons and cards without hand-writing gradient syntax.

How to Use the CSS Gradient Generator

  1. 1
    Pick Color 1 and Color 2 with the swatches.
  2. 2
    Choose Linear or Radial, and set the angle for a linear gradient.
  3. 3
    Watch the live preview update as you change settings.
  4. 4
    Click Copy CSS and paste the rule into your stylesheet.

Why Use MakeToolz's CSS Gradient Generator?

Linear and radial

Build either a directional linear gradient or a centered radial one.

Adjustable angle

Aim a linear gradient anywhere from 0 to 360 degrees with a slider.

Live preview

See exactly how the gradient looks before you copy the code.

Clean CSS output

Copy a standard background rule that works in every modern browser.

100% in your browser

Nothing is uploaded; the gradient is built locally.

Free, no signup

Make as many gradients as you like, free, with no account.

Why Use CSS Gradients

Gradients add depth and polish to a design without extra image files. A subtle background gradient makes a page feel less flat, a bold gradient button draws the eye, and a radial glow adds focus to a card. Because a CSS gradient is just code, it scales perfectly at any size, loads instantly, and is easy to tweak later. This generator lets you design one by eye and grab clean CSS instead of guessing at the syntax.

It runs entirely in your browser, so you can experiment freely with colors and angles. There is no signup and no limit, and the output is standard CSS that drops straight into your stylesheet.

Tips for Better Gradients

  • Keep colors close in hue for a smooth, subtle blend.
  • Use contrast between the two colors for a bold, eye-catching look.
  • Try radial for spotlights and glows, and linear for backgrounds and buttons.
  • Adjust the angle so the light seems to come from one consistent direction.

Gradient Types at a Glance

TypeDirectionGood for
LinearAlong a line (angle)Backgrounds, buttons
RadialOutward from centerGlows, spotlights

People Also Ask

How do I create a gradient background in CSS?

Use this tool to pick your colors and type, then copy the background rule and paste it onto any element in your stylesheet.

What angle should a linear gradient be?

90 degrees blends left to right and 180 degrees top to bottom. A slight diagonal like 135 degrees often looks natural for backgrounds.

Can I make a gradient with more than two colors?

This tool focuses on clean two-color gradients. You can add more color stops by editing the copied CSS, adding extra comma-separated colors.

Is the CSS gradient generator free?

Yes, completely free with no signup and no limits. Everything runs in your browser.

Do gradients slow down a website?

No. A CSS gradient is lightweight code with no image to download, so it has almost no effect on load time.

How do I copy the gradient code?

Click Copy CSS and the full background rule is copied to your clipboard, ready to paste.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a CSS gradient?
Pick two colors, choose linear or radial, set the angle, and copy the CSS. Paste the background rule into your stylesheet and the gradient appears.
What is the difference between linear and radial?
A linear gradient blends colors along a straight line in the direction you set. A radial gradient blends outward from the center in a circle.
What does the angle do?
For a linear gradient, the angle sets the direction of the color blend. 90 degrees goes left to right, 0 degrees goes bottom to top.
Does the CSS work in all browsers?
Yes. Linear and radial gradients are standard CSS supported by every modern browser, with no prefixes needed.

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