About CSS Background Pattern Generator
A CSS background pattern is a repeating image produced by gradient functions, so no image file is downloaded. Stripes use repeating-linear-gradient with hard color stops. Dots use a radial-gradient tile. Grid lines layer two linear gradients, and the checkerboard uses a conic-gradient tile. Each pattern repeats through background-size, so one size value controls the scale. Dense patterns behind text reduce legibility, so keep contrast between the two colors low there.
How to use CSS Background Pattern Generator
- Fill in "Pattern", "Background color", "Pattern color" and "Size".
- The result appears below and updates as you type.
- Copy the result with the copy button, or download it as a file where that is offered.
Questions about CSS Background Pattern Generator
Are CSS patterns faster than image backgrounds?
They avoid a network request and stay sharp at any zoom level or screen density. Painting cost is small for simple gradients. Very complex layered gradients on large areas can be slower to paint than a small tiled image.
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