How do I extract colors from a website?

Visit https://huestack.dev and use our free CSS inspector tool. Click on any element on a website to see its exact color values, CSS properties, and styles. The extension allows you to extract complete color palettes from any webpage instantly.

Can I generate Tailwind CSS colors?

Yes! HueStack generates complete Tailwind CSS color palettes from any base color. Generate all 11 shades (50-950) in OKLCH color space, with production-ready code you can paste directly into your tailwind.config.js file.

Is HueStack free to use?

Yes, HueStack offers a generous free tier with 100 actions per month for all core features including CSS inspection, color palette generation, image color extraction, and accessibility checking. Premium plans available for power users with 10,000 actions per month.

How do I check color contrast for accessibility?

Use HueStack's accessibility tools at https://huestack.dev/accessibility-tools to check WCAG and APCA contrast ratios instantly. Our contrast checker shows AA and AAA compliance levels, helping you ensure your color combinations meet accessibility standards.

Can I extract colors from images?

Yes! Upload any image (JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP) to https://huestack.dev/image-theme-extractor to automatically extract dominant colors. HueStack generates complete color palettes and Tailwind CSS color scales from your images, perfect for branding and design inspiration.

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Extract Gradients from Image

Upload an image to automatically generate beautiful gradient combinations.

Gradient Options

Gradient Types

Linear GradientsRadial Gradients

Color Stops

Generation Settings

Types:Linear, Radial

Stops:3-stop

Variations:~12+

Pro Tip

Photos with clear color transitions work best for gradient extraction.

Extract Gradients from Image

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Gradient Extraction

Linear & Radial • 3-stop

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Create Smooth Gradients with the Image Gradient Extractor

The Image Gradient Extractor is a tool that analyzes the colors in a photo to generate a CSS gradient. This is useful for creating backgrounds and other UI elements that are visually tied to a specific image, resulting in a more cohesive design than a simple two-color linear gradient.

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Automated process

What the Image Gradient Extractor Does

Instead of manually picking colors for a gradient, this tool automates the process. It identifies the key colors in an image and calculates the appropriate stops to create a smooth and natural-looking gradient.

CSS Code Generation: Automatically generate background-image: linear-gradient(...) CSS code ready to copy and paste.
Analyzes Image Colors: Finds the most significant colors from top to bottom or side to side of your image.
Smooth Transitions: Calculates appropriate stops to create natural-looking gradients with seamless color flow.
Instant Results: Upload any image and get production-ready CSS gradients in seconds.

Gradient types

Multiple gradient formats supported

Linear Gradients: Smooth color transitions in straight lines from top to bottom or side to side.
Radial Gradients: Circular color transitions from center outward for focal backgrounds.
Complex Gradients: Multi-stop gradients with multiple color transitions for rich effects.

Process

Extract gradients in seconds

1 Upload your image: Drag and drop any image with gradients or paste an image URL to start the extraction process.
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2 Color analysis: The tool identifies gradient patterns, color transitions, and automatically optimizes color stops.
3 Preview results: Review extracted gradients with live preview and see the generated CSS code.
4 Copy CSS code: Get production-ready CSS code that you can paste directly into your stylesheet.
background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff6b6b 0%, #4ecdc4 100%);

Applications

When to Use an Image Gradient Extractor

Hero Sections: Create a background gradient for a page header that perfectly matches the product or model photo being displayed.
Workflow:
Product photo → Color analysis → Matching hero background
Card Backgrounds: Design cards or content blocks with subtle gradients derived from an associated image.
Workflow:
Content image → Gradient extraction → Card background style
Video Thumbnails: Create a gradient overlay for a video thumbnail that uses colors from the video's content.
Workflow:
Video frame → Color sampling → Overlay gradient

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions About CSS Gradient Generation

How do I generate CSS gradients from an image?: Upload your image to the gradient extractor tool, and it will automatically analyze color transitions in the image to generate matching CSS gradients. You can choose between linear and radial gradients, adjust color stops, and get production-ready CSS code that you can copy directly into your stylesheet.
What's the difference between linear and radial gradients?: Linear gradients create color transitions in straight lines (top to bottom, left to right, or at an angle). Radial gradients create circular color transitions from a center point outward. Our tool generates both types and provides multiple directional options for linear gradients including top to bottom, left to right, and diagonal angles.
Can I control how many color stops are in the gradient?: Yes! You can choose between 2-stop gradients (simple two-color transitions), 3-stop gradients (three-color blends), or multi-stop gradients with multiple color transitions. The tool automatically calculates optimal color stop positions for smooth, natural-looking gradients based on your image.
How do I use the generated gradients in my project?: The tool generates standard CSS gradient syntax using background-image: linear-gradient() or radial-gradient(). Simply copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet or inline styles. The gradients work in all modern browsers and are production-ready with proper vendor prefixes when needed.
What types of images work best for gradient extraction?: Images with clear color transitions work best - like sunsets, landscapes, or product photos with natural color flows. Photos with gradual color changes from one side to another produce the most accurate gradient extractions. However, the tool can extract gradients from any image by analyzing dominant color patterns.
Can I customize the gradient direction after extraction?: Absolutely! While the tool suggests optimal gradient directions based on color distribution in your image, you can preview and select from multiple directions including to right, to bottom, to bottom right, and custom angles like 45deg or 135deg. Each direction option shows a live preview.

Start creating image-based gradients

Turn any image into beautiful, production-ready CSS gradients. Perfect for creating cohesive hero sections and dynamic backgrounds.

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