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CSS Gradient and Box Shadow Generator

A visual editor for building CSS linear gradients and box shadows, with the generated CSS code shown live and ready to copy.

Style Controls VISUAL ENGINE
Curated Gradient Palettes
135°
Stop 1
Stop 2
Generated CSS Rule
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c3b2b 0%, #2d6a4f 100%);
Interactive Canvas Preview LIVE RENDER
StartupTrio Preview Element
Ready to copy. Valid pure vanilla CSS output.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1 Choose whether to configure a CSS Linear/Radial Gradient or a Multi-Stop Box Shadow.
  2. 2 Adjust color pickers, gradient angles, blur radius, spread, and offsets using intuitive sliders.
  3. 3 Observe real-time rendering changes in the live interactive canvas.
  4. 4 Click "Copy CSS" to grab production-ready stylesheet code with zero dependencies.

Eliminating CSS Trial-and-Error Loops

Writing a CSS gradient or box shadow by hand mostly comes down to trial and error: adjust a number, refresh the browser, adjust again. A visual generator removes that loop by rendering the change instantly as you move a slider or pick a color, and outputs the exact syntax once you land on something that looks right.

Box shadows in particular have four or five numeric values in a specific order (offset x, offset y, blur, spread, color), and getting the order wrong is a common source of shadows that render but look nothing like intended.

Gradients have their own syntax quirks around angle direction and how color stops are ordered. This tool exists mainly to skip the memorization and the refresh loop: adjust visually, then copy the finished CSS directly into a stylesheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a linear and a radial gradient?
A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at a set angle. A radial gradient transitions colors outward from a center point in a circular or elliptical shape.
What do the box shadow values mean in order?
Horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, then color. Spread radius and the inset keyword are optional.
Can I use the generated CSS directly in production?
Yes, the output is standard CSS with no dependencies, so it can be pasted directly into a stylesheet.
Does this tool work for gradients with more than two colors?
Yes, additional color stops can be added, and the generator adjusts the CSS syntax accordingly.