FREE gradient maker for social media and design projects
Quickly create linear or radial gradients for posts, stories, or web designs. Choose your colors, tweak the degrees, and copy the ready-to-use code instantly.
Loved creating your gradient? Bring it to life in your next post. With SocialBee, you can design visuals, write captions with AI, collaborate with your team, and schedule every post from one dashboard.
How to use the gradient maker
You can create your gradient in just a few quick steps:
- Choose between a linear or radial gradient.
- Set the degrees or direction of your gradient.
- Pick your colors from the color picker or paste your hex codes.
- Adjust the percentage for each color stop.
- Preview your gradient in real time.
- Copy the code and use it in your designs.
The whole process takes less than a minute, making it easy to create gradients for your next Instagram post, blog image, or landing page background.
Gradient tips for better designs
Gradients can make your visuals feel polished and professional, but only when used with purpose. Here are a few ways to make yours stand out for the right reasons.
1. Pick colors that work together
Start by thinking about the mood you want to create. For example, soft pastels give a calm, friendly feel, while bright, contrasting colors create energy and draw attention.
You can use a color wheel to find complementary colors (colors opposite each other, like blue and orange) or analogous colors (colors next to each other, like blue and teal) for a harmonious look.
Try testing two or three colors in your gradient to see how they blend. For instance, a gradient from soft pink to deep purple gives a modern, stylish feel that works well for Instagram posts.
2. Make sure your text is readable
Gradients can look amazing, but text on top of them can be hard to read if the colors don’t have enough contrast. A simple rule is to pair dark gradients with light text, and light gradients with dark text.
For example, if you use a gradient from navy blue to teal, white text will stand out clearly. You can also tweak the gradient percentages to make one color dominate slightly, creating a calmer background that makes your text pop.
Always preview your design to make sure your message is easy to read at a glance.
3. Try different gradient types
The type of gradient you choose can completely change the look of your design.
Linear gradients move colors in a straight line, which is great for guiding the viewer’s eye from one side to another. For example, a left-to-right gradient from orange to pink can naturally draw attention to your headline.
Radial gradients start from a central point and fade outward, which works well for spotlight effects, like highlighting a product or logo in the center of a post.
Start creating and scheduling with confidence
Design your next post, add your gradient, and let SocialBee handle the rest.
If you create content regularly, gradients can become part of your brand identity. Choose two or three color combinations that reflect your visual style and reuse them in your posts to keep everything cohesive.
Use the SocialBee’s Canva integration to design posts with your custom gradients, add readable text overlays, and write clear alt text so every image is optimized for accessibility and search.
You can then schedule your posts across all social platforms from one place, ensuring your feed stays consistent even when you are not online.
If you work with a team, collaboration features make the workflow simple. Assign roles, leave feedback, and approve content before it goes live.
And when you need support planning your calendar, our AI content generator can help you write captions, refine your posting strategy, and even create images instantly.
Try SocialBee free for 14 days and see how easy it is to plan, design, and publish your best content yet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make a gradient color?
You can make a gradient by blending two colors or more to create a smooth transition. With our CSS gradient generator, simply choose your primary and secondary colors, set the direction or angle, and adjust the color stops until the result looks right. Once you’re happy, you can preview it live and copy the CSS code to use in your design project.
What are good gradient colors?
Good gradient colors depend on the look you’re going for. Soft, pastel tones work well for calm, friendly designs, while bolder combinations (like purple and pink or teal and orange) add energy and depth.
What are the different types of gradient backgrounds?
There are two main types: linear and radial. Linear gradients move color in a single direction, which works great for banners, buttons, or even as a background image. Radial gradients start from the center and fade outward, perfect for spotlighting logos or key visuals.
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