Grabient
Small library of ready-made gradients you nudge by dragging the angle, then copy straight into a stylesheet.
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How to get the most from it
Grabient sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and beautiful.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Grabient: quick answers
Is Grabient free?
Yes. Grabient is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Grabient?
No. You can use Grabient without signing up for anything.
Does Grabient work on a phone?
Yes. Grabient works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Grabient safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Grabient take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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