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Linear gradient with rainbow color
The CSS linear-gradient function can be used to create beautiful rainbow effects by combining all seven colors of the rainbow spectrum. A rainbow gradient provides a smooth transition from red through violet, creating an eye-catching visual effect.
Syntax
selector {
background: linear-gradient(direction, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet);
}
Example: Rainbow Linear Gradient
The following example creates a horizontal rainbow gradient using all seven spectrum colors −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#demo {
height: 100px;
width: 400px;
background: linear-gradient(to right, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet);
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
color: white;
font-weight: bold;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Linear Gradient - Rainbow Colors</h2>
<div id="demo">Rainbow</div>
</body>
</html>
A colorful rectangular box displaying a smooth horizontal rainbow gradient from red on the left to violet on the right, with "Rainbow" text centered in white.
Example: Vertical Rainbow Gradient
You can also create a vertical rainbow gradient by changing the direction −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.vertical-rainbow {
height: 200px;
width: 200px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet);
border-radius: 10px;
margin: 20px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Vertical Rainbow Gradient</h2>
<div class="vertical-rainbow"></div>
</body>
</html>
A square box with rounded corners showing a vertical rainbow gradient flowing from red at the top to violet at the bottom.
Conclusion
Rainbow linear gradients use all seven spectrum colors to create vibrant, eye-catching backgrounds. You can adjust the direction and dimensions to fit your design needs.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T12:41:40+05:30
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