# Dark Gradient Background

Dark gradient backgrounds with glowing colour on black and navy. Pick a style, preview it live and download a PNG, video or embed code.

Page: https://www.browsermoon.com/dark-gradient-background (live animated gradient generator, runs in the browser)

A dark gradient background puts glowing colour on black or deep navy. It is the standard look for dark mode websites, developer tools and AI products, because the colour glows and text stays easy to read. These dark gradients include glowing orbs, light rays, sound waves and colour on navy mesh, and they all move.

## How it works

1. Pick a shape or style.
2. Pick a colour set.
3. Set speed, flow and grain.
4. Pick a size: hero 16:9, square, post 4:5, story 9:16, banner 3:1 or card.
5. Download a PNG or a video loop, or copy the embed code (one HTML block with a small WebGL script) into a website, Framer, Webflow or an AI coding tool.

Previewing is free. Downloads and embed code come with a BrowserMoon licence and have no watermark.

## Where to use it

- **Dark mode websites:** A glow on black gives a dark hero colour without hurting contrast for white text.
- **Developer and AI tools:** Orbs and waves on dark grounds suit assistants, APIs and data products.
- **Keynote and launch slides:** Dark gradients make bright product shots and white type stand out.

## Glow on dark

Midnight puts a bright glow on a dark ground, Ink puts pink and cyan on navy, and the AI orb and wave colour sets draw light on black.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dark gradient background?

A dark gradient background is a background where dark tones blend smoothly into each other, often with a second colour mixed in. It adds colour and depth to a page without a photo.

### What is a good dark gradient for a website?

Deep navy or near black with one colour glowing in a corner or behind the headline. Keep most of the area dark so text stays readable.

### Should a dark background be pure black?

Usually not. A very dark navy or charcoal with a soft gradient looks richer and is easier on the eyes than pure black.

### How do I make a dark gradient background?

Pick a style above, choose one of the dark colour sets, and set the speed and grain. Then download a PNG or video, or copy the embed code into your website.

### How do I add it to my website?

Copy the embed code and paste it where the background should go. It is one HTML block with a small script and works in plain HTML, Framer, Webflow, WordPress and code from Bolt, Lovable, Cursor or Claude Code. You can also download a PNG or a video loop and use it as a background image or video.

### Is it free?

You can make and preview every gradient for free in your browser, with no sign up. PNG, video and embed code downloads come with a BrowserMoon licence, and licensed files have no watermark.

## Other gradient pages

- [Stripe Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/stripe-gradient)
- [Glow Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/glow-gradient)
- [AI Orb Animation](https://www.browsermoon.com/ai-orb)
- [Wave Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/wave-gradient)
- [Silk Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/silk-gradient)
- [Gradient Sphere](https://www.browsermoon.com/gradient-sphere)
- [Bloom Gradient](https://www.browsermoon.com/bloom-gradient)
- [Watercolor Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/watercolor-gradient)
- [Ribbon Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/ribbon-gradient)
- [Liquid Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/liquid-gradient)
- [Mesh Gradient Generator](https://www.browsermoon.com/mesh-gradient)
- [Grainy Gradient Generator](https://www.browsermoon.com/grainy-gradient)
- [Gradient Wallpaper Maker](https://www.browsermoon.com/gradient-wallpaper)
- [Purple Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/purple-gradient-background)
- [Pink Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/pink-gradient-background)
- [Blue Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/blue-gradient-background)
- [Orange Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/orange-gradient-background)
- [Green Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/green-gradient-background)
- [Pastel Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/pastel-gradient-background)
- [Rainbow Gradient Background](https://www.browsermoon.com/rainbow-gradient-background)

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