The linear-gradient() function sets a linear gradient as the background image.
To create a linear gradient you define at least two color stops. You can also set a starting point and a direction (or an angle) along with the gradient effect.
/* three-color gradient */
div {
background-image: linear-gradient(red, blue, green);
}
/* two-color gradient going left to right */
div {
background-image: linear-gradient(to right, red, green);
}
/* two-color gradient going top left to bottom right */
div {
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom right, red, green);
}
/* two-color gradient with a specified angle */
div {
background-image: linear-gradient(120deg, red, green);
}
/* two-color gradient going left to right with multiple color stops */
div {
background-image: linear-gradient(to right, red, orange, green, blue);
}
Syntax
linear-gradient(direction, color-stop1, color-stop2)
Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| direction | Defines a starting point and a direction (or an angle) along with the gradient effect |
| color-stop1, color-stop2, etc. | Color stops are the colors you want to render smooth transitions among; this value consists of a color value, followed by an optional stop position (a percentage between 0% and 100% or a length along the gradient axis) |
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