Quick Reference
The radial-gradient() function sets a radial gradient as the background image. A radial gradient has a defined center and at least two color stops.
/* gradient with three color stops equally spaced */
div {
background-image: radial-gradient(red, blue, green);
}
/* gradient with three color stops differently spaced */
div {
background-image: radial-gradient(red 5%, blue 25%, green 70%);
}
/* gradient with three color stops shaped in a circle */
div {
background-image: radial-gradient(circle, red, blue, green);
}
/* gradient with three color stops using sizing keywords */
div {
background-image: radial-gradient(closest-side at 30% 65%, red, blue, green);
}
Syntax
radial-gradient(shape size at position, start-color, last-color)Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| shape | Defines the shape of the gradient:
|
| size | Defines the size of the gradient:
|
| position | Defines the position of the gradient (default is center) |
| start-color, ..., last-color | 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) |
CSS Notes:
- The “inherit”, “initial” and “unset” keywords can be used with any CSS property to set its value
- In CSS there are many ways to express a color value in a property
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