Color Gradient Generator

Color Gradient Generator | Elysia Tools

Tool usage guide

Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Category: Design
Input types: text, number, select, checkbox
Output type: html
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The Color Gradient Generator is a professional design tool that creates smooth, precise color transitions between two points. Whether you need a simple linear fade or a complex radial pattern, this utility provides the exact color codes and CSS snippets required for your web or graphic design projects.

When to use

When you need to generate a specific color palette for UI/UX design components.
When you require ready-to-use CSS code for background gradients in web development.
When you need to extract a series of intermediate color values for data visualization or charts.

How it works

1Enter your starting and ending colors using HEX, RGB, or HSL formats.
2Define the number of steps to determine the granularity of the transition.
3Select your preferred output format, such as HEX, RGB, or a JavaScript array.
4Choose the gradient type and toggle the CSS code option to get the implementation snippet.

Use cases

Creating consistent UI background gradients for modern web applications.
Generating color palettes for data-driven charts and heatmaps.
Exporting color arrays for programmatic animation sequences in design software.

Examples

1. Web UI Button Gradient

Frontend Developer

Background

A developer needs a smooth transition for a call-to-action button that matches the brand's primary colors.

Problem

Manually calculating intermediate colors for a 5-step gradient is tedious and prone to error.

How to use

Set start color to #FF5733, end color to #C70039, set steps to 5, and select CSS output.

startColor: #FF5733, endColor: #C70039, steps: 5, format: hex, direction: linear, includeCSS: true

Outcome

The tool provides the exact CSS linear-gradient string and the list of 5 hex codes for consistent hover states.

2. Data Visualization Palette

Data Analyst

Background

An analyst is building a chart where the color intensity represents the magnitude of data points.

Problem

Need a programmatic array of colors to map to data values in a JavaScript chart library.

How to use

Input the brand's base blue and white, set 10 steps, and choose the 'JavaScript Array' format.

startColor: #003366, endColor: #FFFFFF, steps: 10, format: array

FAQ

What color formats are supported?

The tool supports HEX, RGB, RGBA, and HSL color formats for both input and output.

Can I generate CSS code directly?

Yes, by enabling the 'Include CSS Code' option, the tool provides the necessary syntax for your stylesheet.

How many steps can I create?

You can generate between 2 and 50 intermediate color steps for your gradient.

What gradient directions are available?

You can choose between Linear (horizontal), Radial (circular), and Conic (circular) gradient types.

Is the output suitable for programming?

Yes, you can select the 'JavaScript Array' format to export the color values directly into your code.

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Examples

1. Web UI Button Gradient

2. Data Visualization Palette

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