DESIGN / THE EVERYDAY TOOLKIT
CSS Gradient Generator.
Preview a two-color linear gradient and copy its CSS. This is a free utility from my portfolio toolkit, with local browser processing and no account required.
Generates a two-stop CSS linear-gradient. This is a background effect; check text contrast separately across the gradient.
SIMPLE BY DESIGN
How to use CSS Gradient Generator
- Select the two endpoint colors.
- Adjust the angle between 0 and 360 degrees while checking the preview.
- Generate and copy the background declaration into your component styles.
Explore a simple color transition and keep the CSS.
Choose two colors and a direction to create a CSS linear-gradient with evenly positioned endpoints. The live preview helps compare direction changes, while the generated declaration can be pasted into a stylesheet. A gradient adds visual depth without requiring an image download. If text sits above it, inspect the lowest-contrast region and test responsive crops; a passing endpoint does not guarantee readable text across the whole background.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
A little more clarity.
Does the preview check text accessibility?
No. Use the Contrast Checker for solid colors and evaluate text against every relevant portion of a gradient separately.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. This utility processes your input in your browser. URLs you paste are treated as data; the tool does not fetch them. Be careful with clipboard history on shared devices.
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