Gradients

Parameters#

common	definition
gradientUnits	the coordinate system of the gradient attributes. Either objectBoundingBox or userSpaceOnUse
gradientTransform	the transform to apply to the gradient contents
spreadMethod	defines what happens outside the gradient boundaries. Either pad, reflect or repeat
xlink:href	link to another gradient which provides attributes or content
------	------
Linear Gradient	Definition
------	------
x1	defines the gradient vector
x2	see x1
y1	see x1
y2	see x1
------	------
Radial Gradient	Definition
------	------
cx	the x coordinate of the outer gradient centre
cy	the y coordinate of the outer gradient centre
r	the outer radius of the gradient. The location of a 100% stop
fx	the x coordinate of the inner gradient centre. The location of a 0% stop
fy	the y location of the inner gradient centre. The location of a 0% stop

Remarks#

SVG is case sensitive so remember to use a capital G in the middle.

linearGradient

<svg>
  <defs>
        <linearGradient id='g' y1="100%" x2="100%">
            <stop offset='0%' stop-color='yellow' />
            <stop offset='100%' stop-color='green' />
        </linearGradient>
    </defs>
    <rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='url(#g)'/>
</svg>

radialGradient

<svg>
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="g">
      <stop offset="10%" stop-color="green" />
      <stop offset="90%" stop-color="white" />
    </radialGradient>
  </defs>

  <rect width='100%' height='100%' fill='url(#g)'/>
</svg>