Conic Gradient Generator
Build CSS conic-gradient() values visually with an interactive pie chart preview. Add up to 12 colour stops with precise position control, set the start angle and center position, and copy the CSS instantly. Choose from 6 presets (Rainbow, Sunset, Ocean, Neon, Pastel, Fire) to get started quickly. Fully private, 100% free, and no signup required.
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Color Stops (5)
background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, #FF6B6B 0%, #FDCB6E 25%, #55EFC4 50%, #74B9FF 75%, #A29BFE 100%);
Why Use Our Conic Gradient Generator?
Instant Conic Gradient Preview
The conic gradient generator updates the pie chart preview and gradient bar on every change - no button to press. Adjust any colour stop, angle, or position and see the result immediately.
Interactive Pie Chart Preview
The Canvas-based pie chart shows exactly how your conic gradient will render. Each colour stop maps to a pie slice, with the start angle clearly indicated by a dashed line. A linear gradient bar below provides an additional reference view.
100% Private - No Upload
All gradient generation happens locally in your browser. Your colour values never leave your device and are never sent to any server.
Free & No Limits
Generate unlimited conic gradients with no signup, no subscription, and no usage caps. Up to 12 colour stops per gradient. Completely free forever.
Common Use Cases for Conic Gradient Generator
CSS Backgrounds & UI Elements
Frontend developers use the conic gradient generator to create eye-catching CSS backgrounds, gradient borders, and loading spinners. Conic gradients are perfect for circular UI elements and colour wheel indicators.
Data Visualisation & Charts
Data visualisation designers use conic gradients as donut chart fills, gauge backgrounds, and circular progress indicators. The pie chart preview makes it easy to see exactly how the gradient maps to circular data.
Colour Wheel & Harmony Tools
Designers use the conic gradient generator to create colour wheels and colour harmony visualisations. The ability to set precise colour stop positions makes it ideal for showing colour relationships.
UI Component Design
UI designers use conic gradients for buttons, cards, avatars, and badge backgrounds that need a circular gradient effect. The center position controls allow precise placement of the gradient origin.
Brand & Marketing Design
Brand designers use conic gradients in hero sections, logo treatments, and marketing materials to create distinctive, modern visual effects that stand out from linear gradient designs.
Creative Experimentation
Creative professionals use the conic gradient generator to explore new visual effects and discover unexpected colour combinations. The real-time preview makes experimentation fast and fun.
Understanding CSS Conic Gradients
What is a Conic Gradient?
A conic gradient is a CSS gradient that transitions colours around a center point, rotating through 360 degrees - like a colour wheel or pie chart. Unlike linear gradients (which go in a straight line) or radial gradients (which radiate outward in circles), conic gradients wrap around a central point, making them ideal for circular designs, colour wheels, and donut chart effects. The CSS function is conic-gradient()and is part of the CSS Images Module Level 4.
How Our Conic Gradient Generator Works
- Add colour stops: Start with the default 5-colour palette or click a preset. Each colour stop has a colour picker, a hex input, and a position slider (0-100%) that determines where around the circle the colour appears.
- Adjust angle and position: The start angle control rotates the entire gradient (0-360°). The center position controls (X/Y) shift the gradient's center point - 50%/50% places it in the middle, while 0%/0% places it in the top-left corner.
- Preview and copy:The Canvas pie chart renders your gradient in real time with a dashed line showing the start angle. The CSS output updates automatically. Click “Copy CSS” to copy the full
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Conic vs Linear vs Radial Gradients
- Linear gradients transition colours along a straight line (top-to-bottom, left-to-right, or at any angle). Best for backgrounds, buttons, and header sections where a directional colour transition is desired.
- Radial gradients transition colours outward from a center point in circles or ellipses. Best for spotlight effects, glowing buttons, and natural-looking shading.
- Conic gradients transition colours around a center point in a circular sweep. Best for colour wheels, donut charts, loading spinners, gradient borders on circular elements, and any design that needs a circular colour transition.
- When to choose conic: Use conic gradients when you want colours to wrap around a circle - they cannot be replicated with linear or radial gradients. They are especially effective for UI elements that suggest rotation, progress, or cyclic behaviour.
Browser Support & Best Practices
CSS conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers - Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, Safari 12.1+, and Edge 79+. For older browsers, conic gradients degrade gracefully: the browser will show the fallback background colour. Always set a fallback background-color before your gradient declaration.
Performance tip: Conic gradients are GPU-accelerated and perform well for most use cases. However, avoid animating conic gradients on large elements or using them on elements that repaint frequently (like scrolling backgrounds), as the gradient computation can impact frame rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Conic Gradient Generator
A conic gradient generator is a visual tool that helps you build CSS conic-gradient() values without writing code. Our generator provides an interactive pie chart preview, colour stop management with colour pickers, start angle and center position controls, presets to get started quickly, and one-click CSS copy for instant use in your projects.
Add colour stops using the colour picker or hex input, and adjust their position with the slider to control where each colour appears around the circle. Use the Start Angle slider to rotate the entire gradient. Adjust Center X and Center Y to reposition the gradient origin. The pie chart preview updates in real time. Click "Copy CSS" when you are happy with the result.
Radial gradients transition colours outward from a center point in circles, creating a bullseye effect. Conic gradients transition colours around a center point in a circular sweep, creating a pie chart or colour wheel effect. Radial gradients are good for spotlight effects, while conic gradients are perfect for colour wheels, donut charts, and circular progress indicators.
You can add up to 12 colour stops. Each stop has its own colour picker and position slider. A minimum of 2 stops is required. Use the "Add Stop" button to add more, and the trash icon to remove stops you do not need.
The start angle (0-360°) determines where the first colour stop begins on the circle. By default, it starts at 0° (top). A dashed line on the pie chart preview indicates the start angle position. Rotating the start angle shifts all colours around the circle by the same amount.
Center X and Center Y (0-100%) control where the gradient origin is placed within the element. 50%/50% places it exactly in the center. 0%/0% places it in the top-left corner. 100%/100% places it in the bottom-right corner. This is the "at position" parameter in the conic-gradient() CSS function.
Yes. The conic gradient generator is 100% free with no signup required, no premium features, and no usage limits. Generate unlimited gradients without any restrictions or hidden costs.
CSS conic gradients are supported in all modern browsers: Chrome 69+, Firefox 83+, Safari 12.1+, and Edge 79+. For older browsers, always set a fallback background-color before your gradient declaration so the page remains usable even without gradient support.