# Radial gradient

A background that fades outward from a center point.

## What is a **radial gradient**?

A **radial gradient** is a background that fades from a center point outward, in a circle or ellipse.

```css
.spotlight { background: radial-gradient(circle, white, #ddd); }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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