How Image-Based Gradients Work

This tool analyzes your uploaded image to extract its dominant colors, then generates a CSS gradient that captures the image's color essence. It's perfect for creating background gradients that complement your photography or match a brand's visual identity.

Color Extraction Process

1. Image sampling: The image is analyzed pixel by pixel
2. Color clustering: Similar colors are grouped using algorithms like k-means
3. Dominant color selection: The most prevalent colors are identified
4. Gradient generation: Colors are arranged in a smooth CSS gradient

CSS Gradient Directions

Types of CSS Gradients

Advanced Gradient Techniques

Multi-Color Stops

background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    #ff6b6b 0%,
    #feca57 25%,
    #48dbfb 50%,
    #ff9ff3 75%,
    #54a0ff 100%
);

Gradient with Transparency

/* Overlay on image */
background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%
), url('image.jpg');

Repeating Gradient

/* Striped pattern */
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    #606dbc,
    #606dbc 10px,
    #465298 10px,
    #465298 20px
);

Use Cases for Image-Derived Gradients

• Hero backgrounds: Create gradient that matches featured photography
• Brand consistency: Extract colors from logo or brand imagery
• Loading placeholders: Show gradient while images load
• Social media graphics: Consistent background styling
• Card overlays: Fade text readability over images
• Theme generation: Build full color schemes from a single image

Browser Support

CSS gradients have excellent browser support:

• Linear gradients: All modern browsers, IE 10+
• Radial gradients: All modern browsers, IE 10+
• Conic gradients: Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, Safari 12.1+, no IE

background: #667eea; /* Fallback */
background: linear-gradient(to right, #667eea, #764ba2);