Use this free color gradient generator to build 2 to 8-color gradients, get instant CSS code, and copy each hex value — no signup required.
How to make a multi-color gradient
Pick a stop count with the 2, 3, 4, or 5-color preset buttons, then set each color with the picker or a typed hex code — the gradient updates live and the tool spaces every stop evenly across the bar. A 2-color gradient blends a single transition, useful for simple buttons and section backgrounds; 3 to 5-color gradients suit hero sections, badges, and brand-forward WordPress headers where one blend feels flat. Stops can go up to 8 colors for more elaborate multi-tone gradients.
Random and rainbow gradients
The randomize button generates a fresh set of hex colors at the current stop count, which is a fast way to find an unexpected combination without picking colors by hand. The rainbow button swaps in a fixed seven-stop red-to-violet gradient — the traditional ROYGBIV order — for banners, playful branding, or accessibility color-testing swatches.
Linear, radial, and conic gradients explained
Linear gradients move in a straight line at a set angle, which the angle slider controls from 0 to 360 degrees — this is the most common gradient type for buttons, backgrounds, and headers. Radial gradients spread out from a center point in a circle, which works well for spotlight effects or badge backgrounds. Conic gradients rotate around a center point like a color wheel, which suits pie-chart-style visuals, loaders, or decorative rings.
Getting the CSS and hex codes
The CSS code box outputs a ready-to-paste background declaration using the exact gradient type, angle, and color stops currently set, and the copy button places it directly on the clipboard. Each color in the palette section below is also individually copyable by clicking its swatch, and the “copy all hex codes” button grabs the full set as a comma-separated list — useful for pulling a palette into a design tool or a WordPress theme’s color settings.
Using gradients in WordPress design
A gradient built here can be pasted straight into a block’s custom CSS, a theme’s additional CSS panel, or a page builder’s background settings, since the output is standard linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), or conic-gradient() syntax that every modern browser and every WordPress theme supports. Matching a gradient’s stops to a site’s existing brand colors — rather than picking colors at random — keeps hero sections and CTAs visually consistent with the rest of the site.
FAQ
How many colors can I use in a gradient?
This tool supports 2 to 8 color stops. CSS itself has no hard limit on gradient stops, but most designs stay readable and clean somewhere between 2 and 5 colors.
What’s the difference between a linear, radial, and conic gradient?
A linear gradient transitions in a straight line at a set angle, a radial gradient radiates outward from a center point, and a conic gradient sweeps around a center point like a color wheel.
How do I get the CSS code for my gradient?
Build the gradient with the color stops and type you want, then click “Copy” next to the CSS code box — it copies a full background property ready to paste into any stylesheet or custom CSS panel.
Can I generate a random gradient?
Yes — click “Randomize” to generate new random colors at your current stop count, or click “Rainbow” for a fixed red-to-violet gradient.
Does this tool work for WordPress custom CSS?
Yes. The output is standard CSS linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), or conic-gradient() syntax, which can be pasted into any WordPress theme’s custom CSS field, a block’s custom CSS, or a page builder’s background field.
What’s the difference between a gradient generator and a gradient palette generator?
A gradient generator focuses on the CSS output for a smooth color blend, while a palette generator focuses on the individual color values within it — this tool does both, giving you the CSS code and a copyable list of each hex code in the gradient.