Gradient Builder Guide
Build smooth CSS linear and radial gradients with interactive color stops, angles, and live code generation.
Overview
Create polished CSS3 linear and radial background gradients with customizable angles, color stop positions, opacity controls, and ready-to-paste CSS code.
When to Use Gradient Builder
Use Gradient Builder when crafting hero sections, cards, buttons, or typography text-fill backgrounds with modern CSS3 gradients.
Inputs, Formats & Specifications
- Accepted Inputs
- Gradient angle (0°–360°), linear/radial type, multiple color stop hex codes and percentages
- Output Formats
- CSS `background` and `background-image` declaration snippets
- Supported Standards
- CSS3 `linear-gradient()` and `radial-gradient()`
- Browser Limits & Scope
- Outputs modern standards-compliant CSS3. Older legacy browser vendor prefixes (-webkit-, -moz-) are omitted for modern lightweight code.
How to use Gradient Builder
- Select gradient type: Linear Gradient or Radial Gradient.
- Adjust the angle wheel or slider (from 0° to 360°) to set the gradient direction.
- Add, reposition, or delete color stops and choose colors using the visual color picker.
- Preview the gradient on a live responsive canvas and copy the generated CSS snippet.
Real-World Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create gradients with more than two colors?
Yes. You can add multiple color stops along the gradient axis and adjust each stop's percentage position.
How do I use this gradient as text fill?
Apply the CSS snippet along with `background-clip: text; -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent;` to achieve gradient typography.
Are the generated gradients mobile responsive?
Yes. CSS gradients scale smoothly across all screen resolutions without pixelation or performance lag.
Privacy & Data Security
Gradient Builder is designed to run in the browser. Review outputs before sharing them with any external service or workflow.