Gradient Generator

This chromatic design utility creates smooth color transitions between multiple stops, producing CSS gradient code, image files, or color specifications for backgrounds, overlays, or graphic design projects. The generator supports linear, radial, and conic gradient types with full control over color positioning, direction, and blending behaviors.

Users select gradient types: linear (parallel color bands), radial (concentric circles emanating from center or offset point), or conic (color wheel rotations around pivot). Color stop management adds unlimited transition points specifying hue, position along gradient path (0-100%), and opacity levels creating semi-transparent effects. Direction controls rotate linear gradients across 360-degree spectrum, position radial origins anywhere within canvas bounds, or establish conic starting angles. Preview panels render live updates as parameters change, displaying gradients across various aspect ratios testing appearance in different contexts (square icons, wide banners, mobile portraits).

The generator outputs browser-compatible CSS with vendor prefixes ensuring cross-platform support, produces PNG/SVG image files for non-CSS applications, exports gradient JSON specifications for design system documentation, and generates code snippets for popular frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, SCSS mixins). Advanced features include gradient blending combining multiple overlays, noise injection adding organic texture, easing function selection controlling transition smoothness (linear, ease-in-out, cubic-bezier curves), and accessibility verification checking contrast ratios at gradient extremes ensuring text legibility. Color harmony suggestions recommend analogous, complementary, or triadic color combinations for aesthetically pleasing transitions, preset library offers gradient inspiration from design trends, and favorites system bookmarks successful combinations for reuse.

Common applications include website background creation adding visual interest without image file overhead, button styling with dimensional depth, card overlays improving text readability over photos, UI element highlighting through subtle color shifts, or brand identity establishment through signature gradient patterns. The tool democratizes professional-quality chromatic design enabling non-designers to create polished visual effects previously requiring specialized graphics software.