Mastering CSS Gradients: Color Interpolation, Angles & Performance
CSS gradients provide lightweight, scalable backgrounds rendered directly by the user's graphics processor (GPU), eliminating large background image downloads.
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Linear vs. Radial vs. Conic Gradients
CSS supports three mathematical gradient types:
- Linear Gradient: Transitions colors along a straight directional angle (e.g., `linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0000, #000000)`).
- Radial Gradient: Radiates outward from a central focal point (`radial-gradient(circle at center, ...)`).
- Conic Gradient: Rotates colors around a central pivot point like the spokes of a color wheel (`conic-gradient(from 0deg, ...)`).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do CSS gradients cause CPU lag on mobile devices?
No. Modern mobile browsers offload CSS gradient rasterization directly to the GPU shader pipeline, ensuring smooth 60–120 FPS scrolling.
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