Web Design • Published 2026-06-30

A Complete Guide to CSS Gradients and Background Styling

"Learn the difference between linear, radial, and conic gradients, and how to design beautiful modern hero backgrounds."

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## Design Beautiful Backgrounds with Gradients CSS gradients allow transition displays between multiple colors without using heavy image files. ### Gradient Types 1. **Linear Gradients**: Colors flow along a straight line (e.g., `linear-gradient(45deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6)`). 2. **Radial Gradients**: Colors radiate outward in circles from a single point. 3. **Conic Gradients**: Colors rotate around a center point, resembling a color wheel.
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