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title: Create a Gradual CSS Linear Gradient
## Create a Gradual CSS Linear Gradient
To create a linear gradient you must define at least two color stops. Color stops are the colors you want to render smooth transitions among. You can also set a starting point and a direction (or an angle) along with the gradient effect.
The syntax is always:
```
background-image: linear-gradient(angle, color-stop1, color-stop2);
The colors can be used in both hex() and rgb() formats. Experiment a bit and you'll understand how easy and beautiful it is to use it.
## Resources
<a href='https://www.w3schools.com/css/css3_gradients.asp'>There's an extensive info on this topic available on this link.
<a href ='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTk4Wuckd0U'> Also, you might want to review this Youtube video by The Net Ninja.
