CSS Mesh Gradient Generator
Build mesh-style CSS gradients from multiple color points with X/Y positions, angle control, and OKLab smooth interpolation.
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What is CSS Mesh Gradient Generator?
The CSS Mesh Gradient Generator is a visual tool for building mesh-style gradients from multiple color points. Each stop gets its own color and X/Y position, and the tool composes them into a single CSS linear-gradient declaration with optional OKLab interpolation for smooth, perceptual blending. A live preview updates as you tune, and one click copies a ready-to-paste class snippet.
Key Benefits
- Rich multi-point color blends without writing gradient syntax by hand
- OKLab interpolation avoids the muddy gray banding of plain sRGB gradients
- Single-declaration output that is easy to read, paste, and maintain
- Palette presets and a randomize button to spark ideas fast
Common Use Cases
- •Hero and section backgrounds for landing pages
- •Card and badge backdrops with soft multicolor glows
- •Placeholder banners while designing a real visual system
- •Rapid prototyping of gradient themes for dark and light UIs
How to Create a CSS Mesh Gradient
- Pick your colors: Choose a preset palette or set each color stop with the color picker, then fine-tune the hex value.
- Position the stops: Drag the X and Y sliders for each color to place it in the mesh. Colors placed apart blend smoothly across the box.
- Tune angle and interpolation: Rotate the gradient with the angle slider and switch between OKLab smooth blending and plain linear interpolation.
- Copy the CSS: Set a class name if you like, then click the copy button and paste the background snippet into your stylesheet.
Key Features
- Multiple color stops with independent X/Y positioning for mesh-like blends
- OKLab smooth interpolation toggle for perceptually even color transitions
- Gradient angle slider and ready-made palette presets
- Randomize button generates fresh harmonious meshes instantly
- Live preview updates with every change — no page reload
- Copy-paste CSS class snippet with custom class name
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mesh gradient in CSS?
A mesh gradient blends multiple colors placed at different X/Y positions instead of along a single line. Browsers do not have a native mesh-gradient syntax yet, so this tool composes one from a multi-color linear-gradient with positioned rgb() stops — a practical approximation that renders everywhere.
Which browsers support the generated CSS?
The linear-gradient output works in all modern browsers. The optional OKLab interpolation (in oklab) is supported in Chrome 111+, Safari 16.4+, and Firefox 113+, and is safely ignored by older browsers, which fall back to plain sRGB blending.
How is this different from a radial-gradient mesh?
True mesh gradients (like SVG mesh or CSS radial-gradient layers) require heavy syntax. This generator keeps one declaration, so it is easy to paste, tune, and maintain, while still producing a rich multi-point blend.
Can I use the generated gradient commercially?
Yes. The output is plain CSS with no license restrictions — use it in personal and commercial projects, and keep the fallback background-color line for older email clients if you need wider support.