CSS Fundamentals: Gradients (Linear, Radial & Conic)

Welcome to the world of CSS gradients! In this tutorial, we will explore the three main types of gradients you can use in your web designs: linear, radial, and conic gradients. Gradients can add depth, color, and style to your elements, and are a fantastic way to create visually appealing designs. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll see how to create your own CSS gradients with ease.

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To understand gradients, it’s essential to know a little bit about the CSS background-image property. Gradients are specified using the linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), and conic-gradient() functions within this property.

Now let’s dive into it!

Linear Gradients

Linear gradients are created by transitioning between two or more colors along a straight line. To create a linear gradient, you’ll need to use the linear-gradient() function in your CSS. Here's a basic example of a linear gradient:

background-image: linear-gradient(to right, red, blue);