🎯 Purpose
Gradient backgrounds allow you to create smooth color transitions—ideal for eye-catching sections, accent blocks, or subtle overlays that enhance your overall design.
🛠️ How to Create a Gradient Background
Select Your Element
Choose a section, column, or widget where you want to add the gradient.Open Style Settings
Navigate to the Style tab and choose Background Type → Gradient.Choose Colors
Select your two gradient colors—using either a color picker or global palette.Adjust Gradient Stops
Control where each color starts and ends using percentage-based stop points (0%–100%).Pick Gradient Type
Linear: Colors transition along a line.
Radial: Colors radiate outward in a circle or ellipse.
Customize Direction or Position
For linear, use an angle slider to define direction (e.g., top-left to bottom-right).
For radial, set the starting position (e.g., center, top, bottom).
Layering Options
Add overlays (color or image) on top of your gradient for extra visual effects or readability.
âś… Smart Design Tips
Use gradients for section backgrounds to replace flat colors or background images.
Keep gradients subtle with similar hue transitions for a modern feel.
Paired with bold text or images, gradients can highlight calls to action or hero sections.
Adjust direction and stops to control contrast in text-heavy areas.
Add semi-transparent overlays to balance readability over dramatic gradients.
Configure settings per device—ensuring the gradient looks appealing on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Gradient backgrounds in Elementor provide a simple yet flexible way to enrich your layouts with depth, contrast, and visual cohesion.
