Mesh Gradient Generator
Generate vibrant CSS mesh gradients built from layered radial gradients. Randomize and copy the CSS — no images needed.
Pure browser JavaScript — generates CSS mesh gradients locally.
How to use this tool
- Choose how many color blobs to layer.
- Click Randomize until you like the result.
- Copy the CSS — it uses only background-color and background-image.
Generate vibrant CSS mesh gradients built from layered radial gradients. Randomize and copy the CSS — no images needed.
How it works
A mesh gradient creates a rich, multi-color background by layering several radial gradients at different positions, each in a different color and with varying sizes and opacities. The result is a smooth, painterly color field that looks very different from a simple two-color linear gradient.
This generator produces the CSS for a layered background property using multiple radial-gradient() calls separated by commas. You can randomize the color palette and positions, then tweak individual swatches to match your brand colors.
Because the output is pure CSS with no images, the gradient is resolution-independent, loads instantly, and can be copied directly into any stylesheet. It works as a page background, a hero section fill, or a card texture.
Mesh gradients are currently popular in product landing pages and app UIs because they add visual warmth and depth without the distraction of a photographic background.
Worked example
Generate a branded mesh gradient background
- Click Randomize to get a starting palette.
- Replace the generated colors with your brand's primary and accent colors.
- Click Randomize positions to shift the color blobs without changing the palette.
- Copy the CSS.
- Apply it to your body or hero section: background:
;
A multi-color mesh gradient background in your brand palette, implemented with a single CSS property.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using too many similar colors that blend into a muddy, indistinct result — spread colors across the hue wheel for a vibrant mesh.
- Copying only part of the CSS value and missing some gradient layers — select all and copy carefully, as the value can be long.
- Using the mesh gradient on top of text without adding sufficient contrast; always test readability and consider overlaying a semi-transparent color if needed.
Key terms
- Radial gradient
- A gradient that radiates outward from a center point through circular or elliptical rings of color.
- Mesh gradient
- A background effect created by layering multiple radial gradients, producing a smooth multi-color blended field.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this a single CSS property?
- It is two: a background-color base plus a background-image stack of radial-gradient() layers, all standards-compliant CSS.