Radial Gradient Generator

Create beautiful radial CSS gradients with unlimited color stops and instant live preview. Radial gradients are perfect for spotlights, glow effects and circular highlights.

Color Stops

CSS Code

background: radial-gradient(circle, #155EEF 0%, #7C3AED 100%);

What Is a Radial Gradient?

A radial gradient transitions between colors outward from a center point, creating a circle or ellipse effect. Unlike linear gradients, which flow in one direction, radial gradients emanate from a focal point — perfect for creating depth, glow, spotlight and lens flare effects. CSS syntax: radial-gradient(shape, color1 position, color2 position, ...).

When to Use Radial Gradients

  • Spotlight effects: Focus attention on a hero image or key message.
  • Glow and highlight: Behind buttons, cards or featured content.
  • Backgrounds: Subtle vignette or center-brightness effects.
  • Charts and dashboards: Circular highlight around KPI numbers.
  • Simulated lighting: Fake light source without images or 3D.

Best Practices

Radial gradients feel most professional when they fade to a low-opacity version of the same color, not to a different hue. Two-stop radial gradients between a vivid center and a transparent edge produce beautiful spotlight effects without visual noise. For subtle backgrounds, keep the outer stop at near-white or transparent.

Frequently Asked Questions