CSS Gradient Generator with Keyframe Animations
Build rich, multi-stop CSS gradients visually and copy production-ready code with this free online gradient generator. Create linear, radial, and conic gradients, drag color stops into place, rotate angles in real time — and go further by generating @keyframes animations that bring backgrounds to life.
Gradients define modern web aesthetics, from subtle background washes to vivid hero sections and animated mesh-style effects. Hand-writing multi-stop gradient syntax is fiddly; here you design by eye and the exact CSS — including vendor-safe syntax and animation keyframes — is written for you.
How to Create a CSS Gradient
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Pick the gradient type
Choose linear, radial, or conic depending on the effect you want.
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Add and drag color stops
Place as many color stops as you need and fine-tune each color and position visually.
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Set the angle or center
Rotate linear gradients or reposition radial/conic centers with live feedback.
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Copy CSS (or animate it)
Copy the background rule as-is, or generate @keyframes to animate the gradient and copy the full snippet.
Features of the Gradient Generator
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Linear, radial, and conic
All three CSS gradient types with full control over angle, shape, and center position.
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Unlimited color stops
Build complex multi-stop blends, hard color breaks, and striped patterns.
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Keyframe animation output
Generate ready-to-paste @keyframes for animated gradient backgrounds — a signature modern effect.
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Live full-size preview
Judge the gradient at real scale before committing it to your design.
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Copy-ready code
Clean CSS output that works across all modern browsers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an animated gradient background in CSS?
Create a gradient larger than its container (e.g. background-size: 200% 200%), then animate background-position with @keyframes. This tool generates the complete snippet — gradient, sizing, and keyframes — ready to paste.
What is the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients?
Linear gradients transition along a straight line at an angle; radial gradients radiate outward from a center point; conic gradients sweep around a center like a color wheel — great for pie charts and glow effects.
Why does my gradient show banding?
Banding appears when adjacent stops are too far apart in a low-contrast range. Add intermediate color stops, shorten the transition distance, or introduce slight hue variation to smooth it out.
Can I layer multiple gradients on one element?
Yes — CSS accepts comma-separated backgrounds. Combine gradients with transparency to build mesh-like, layered effects on a single element.