Color Gradient Generator — Create, Customize, and Export CSS Gradients

What Is a Gradient?

A gradient is a visual effect where one color gradually blends into another. In web development, CSS gradients are used to create smooth transitions between colors for backgrounds, borders, text, and other elements. They are a powerful, resolution-independent way to add vibrant design elements without using images.

Types of CSS Gradients

• Linear Gradient: Color transitions along a straight line at any angle.
• Radial Gradient: Colors radiate from a central point, forming circular or elliptical patterns.
• Conic Gradient: Colors sweep around a central point like a pie chart.
• Repeating: Any of the above gradients can be repeated to form stripes, patterns, or tiling effects.

How to Use This Tool

1. Select the gradient type: linear, radial, or conic.
2. Click on the gradient bar to add color stops.
3. Drag color stops to reposition, or use keyboard modifiers for fine control.
4. Use the Angle Picker to set the direction (for linear or conic types).
5. Toggle the "repeating" switch for seamless repeating effects.
6. Preview the gradient on a background block and styled text.
7. Export the gradient as CSS or PNG image.

Powerful CSS Gradient Editor

ToolMateX’s Color Gradient Generator gives you complete control to create visually striking gradients for your web projects. Build gradients using linear, radial, or conic types, and manage multiple color stops with a simple drag-and-drop interface. Whether you're building a background for a hero section or styling rich UI elements, this tool gives you the control and output you need.

Drag-and-Drop Stop Management

Click anywhere on the gradient bar to add a new color stop. Easily drag stops to reposition them along the gradient range. Each stop is uniquely identified and editable with real-time color updates using our built-in HEX and RGBA color pickers. For precision work, hold Shift to jump 5% or hold Ctrl/Cmd to micro-adjust by 0.1%.

Angle and Direction Control

Adjust the gradient direction using our interactive Angle Picker. Rotate via a draggable knob or use the RangleSlider for numeric input. The system handles angle normalization and offers precision snapping for better alignment. This feature supports both linear and conic gradients.

Live Preview on Background and Text

Instantly preview the gradient on a full-width background block as well as on styled text. The text preview uses CSS background clipping to simulate real UI headlines, allowing designers and developers to test both use cases side-by-side.

Export CSS and PNG Images

• ✅ Copy raw CSS for linear, radial, or conic backgrounds
• ✅ Export background-clip code for text styling
• ✅ Download PNG version of your gradient (custom or default size)

Perfect for UI mockups, style guides, or production use — whether you're copying CSS directly into your stylesheets or using the gradient as an image asset.

Why Use ToolMateX's Gradient Generator?

• 🎨 Real-time visual gradient construction
• 🖱️ Drag-and-drop + keyboard-enhanced stop editing
• 📐 Visual and slider-based angle control
• 🧪 Live preview on both block and text
• 📤 Copy-ready CSS + image export
• 💡 Browser-only, lightweight, and free

Common Use Cases

• 🎨 Building gradient-based themes and UI skins
• 💬 Styling headings and typography with vibrant gradients
• 📸 Exporting hero backgrounds or banners as PNG images
• 📚 Teaching CSS gradients and color theory interactively
• 🧪 Testing contrast, spacing, and angle behavior before implementation