Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients for your designs
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);Presets
About the Gradient Background Generator
This gradient background generator is aimed at page and section backgrounds rather than gradient syntax in general. Pick colours, preview the result behind sample content in both light and dark, and copy the CSS for a hero or card background.
A gradient background generator answers a narrower question than a general gradient tool: will this look right behind actual text? A gradient that is pleasant as a swatch can be unreadable behind a headline, and too much contrast between stops draws attention away from the content.
The preview here places the gradient behind sample content so legibility is visible while you choose, and shows it in both light and dark contexts — the usual place a background falls apart, when a subtle light gradient becomes muddy on a dark page.
Best kept simple for backgrounds. Two or three stops of nearby hues read as a surface; six stops of unrelated colours read as a distraction. For gradient syntax more generally, including conic gradients and precise stop placement, use the CSS gradient generator.
How to use the Gradient Background Generator
- Pick your base colours. Choose two or three colours that sit near each other on the wheel.
- Set the direction. Adjust the angle so the lighter end falls where you want visual weight.
- Check it behind content. Look at the preview with sample text in both light and dark.
- Copy the CSS. Paste the background value onto your hero or section.
Gradient Background Generator features
- Preview behind sample page content
- Light and dark context comparison
- Two and three stop background presets
- Adjustable gradient angle
- Copyable CSS background value
- Runs entirely in your browser
Frequently asked questions
How many colours should a background gradient use?
Two or three of nearby hues. More stops or unrelated colours compete with your content instead of supporting it.
Why preview it behind text?
A gradient that looks good as a swatch can make a headline unreadable. Judging it behind real content avoids that.
How is this different from the CSS gradient generator?
That tool covers gradient syntax generally, including conic types. This one is aimed specifically at page and section backgrounds.
Does it work for dark mode?
Yes. The preview shows the gradient in light and dark contexts, which is where subtle backgrounds usually break.
Is the output plain CSS?
Yes. It is a standard background value you can paste into any stylesheet.