Gradients create smooth color transitions without image assets and are useful for hero areas, overlays, and subtle depth.
Gradient types
linear-gradient()radial-gradient()conic-gradient()
Production checklist
- Set solid color fallback first.
- Check text contrast on gradient backgrounds.
- Avoid noisy gradients behind dense text blocks.
Important interview questions and answers
- Q: Why gradients over images?
A: Smaller payload and easier theme adjustments. - Q: Common gradient readability issue?
A: Insufficient foreground contrast on bright transition zones. - Q: How to improve text legibility on gradients?
A: Add overlay layer, adjust stops, or use solid backdrop chips.
Practice: Change one property in the playground and observe cascade + layout in DevTools.