Générateur de Dégradés CSS
Client-Side OnlyCréez et prévisualisez des dégradés CSS visuellement.
🔧 Gradient Type
🎨 Color Stops
✨ Preset Gradients
👁️ Live Preview
📋 CSS Code
💡 Quick Tips
- Use 2-3 colors for smooth gradients
- Add more color stops for complex effects
- Try preset gradients for inspiration
- Radial gradients work great for backgrounds
🎯 Use Cases
- Website backgrounds and hero sections
- Button and card designs
- Text gradients with background-clip
- Loading screens and overlays
What are CSS Gradients?
CSS gradients are a powerful feature that allows you to display smooth transitions between two or more specified colors. Unlike traditional background images, gradients are generated by the browser, which means they are infinitely scalable, consume less bandwidth, and can be easily manipulated with code. They are commonly used for backgrounds, buttons, and decorative elements to add depth and visual interest to web designs.
Linear vs Radial vs Conic Gradients
There are three main types of CSS gradients:
- Linear Gradients: Colors transition along a straight line. You can control the direction using angles (e.g., 45deg) or keywords (e.g., to right).
- Radial Gradients: Colors radiate outward from a central point (the "origin"). You can specify the shape (circle or ellipse) and the position of the center.
- Conic Gradients: Colors transition around a center point, similar to a pie chart or a color wheel. While less common, they are great for creating unique patterns and UI elements.
Browser Support and Performance
Modern CSS gradients are widely supported across all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Because they are rendered mathematically by the browser's engine, they are extremely performant compared to high-resolution images. However, for very complex gradients with dozens of color stops, it's always good practice to test performance on lower-end devices. For older browsers (like IE9 and below), it's recommended to provide a solid color fallback.
Pro Tips for Better Gradients
- Avoid "Gray Dead Zones": When transitioning between two distant colors, the midpoint can sometimes look muddy or gray. Adding a vibrant intermediate color stop can keep the gradient looking fresh.
- Use Subtle Transitions: Often, the best gradients are the ones you barely notice. Using colors that are close to each other on the color wheel creates a sophisticated, professional look.
- Layering: You can stack multiple gradients on top of each other using the
background-imageproperty, allowing for incredibly complex and artistic effects. - Accessibility: Ensure that any text placed over a gradient has sufficient contrast. Use tools to check WCAG compliance for all color combinations.