Export CSS Linear Gradients for Section Backgrounds

When this applies

Reach for this flow when marketing wants cinematic fades but engineers refuse giant raster hero images. CSS gradients are cheap—still test scroll performance on low-end Android browsers.

Tool to use

Create and export CSS gradients.

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Steps

  1. 1Pick angle and stops reflecting light source metaphors in brand deck.
  2. 2Export vendor-prefixed fallbacks only if legacy browsers remain in SLA.
  3. 3Layer noise texture in design tool if brand rejects visible banding.
  4. 4Snapshot before/after Lighthouse filmstrip when swapping bitmap heroes.

Examples

  • SaaS pricing page section backgrounds differentiate tiers subtly.
  • Mobile onboarding cards use masked gradients behind illustrations.

What to avoid

  • Overloading stops hurting readability behind white text.
  • Using ultra-saturated ramps that clip on wide-gamut monitors oddly.
  • Copying random CodePen gradients without matching brand neutrals.

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FAQ

Conic gradients?

Some tools focus linear; verify spec if you need conic for charts.

Transparency?

Alpha stops need fallback solid for older engines if you still support them.

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