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Extract CSS Gradients From Any Website

January 25, 20266 min read

Gradients add depth, energy, and visual interest to modern web design. Whether it's a hero background or button hover state, knowing how to extract and recreate gradients is essential for designers and developers.

Types of CSS Gradients

Linear

Directional color transitions

Radial

Circular color transitions

Conic

Angular color transitions

What BrandSpy Extracts

Linear gradients (with direction)
Radial gradients (shape + position)
Conic gradients
All color stops
Raw CSS value
Tailwind gradient classes

Sample Gradient Extraction

Gradients Extracted: stripe.com
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Linear Gradients: 4
├─ Direction: 135deg
│  Stops: #667eea → #764ba2
│  CSS: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2)
│
├─ Direction: to right
│  Stops: #f093fb → #f5576c
│  CSS: linear-gradient(to right, #f093fb, #f5576c)

Radial Gradients: 2
├─ Shape: circle
│  Position: center
│  Stops: #4ECDC4 0% → transparent 70%

Tailwind Classes:
bg-gradient-to-br from-[#667eea] to-[#764ba2]

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Advanced 2026 Analysis 🚀

Beyond basic extraction, BrandSpy now features an advanced mathematical heuristic engine:

  • APCA Contrast: Checks colors against the new WCAG 3.0 advanced perceptual contrast algorithm.
  • Color Blindness Simulation: Verifies palettes against Protanopia and Deuteranopia matrices.
  • Typography Scales: Mathematically detects geometric growth ratios (e.g., Major Third, Golden Ratio).
  • Grid Compliance: Calculates the percentage of margins/paddings that obey strict 8-point grid rules.

You can analyze any website for free to see the math behind the design.