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title: "50+ Pastel Gradient Backgrounds for Elementor [Free CSS Codes]"
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# 50+ Pastel Gradient Backgrounds for Elementor [Free CSS Codes]

## Key Takeaways

- Pastel gradient backgrounds use a blend of soft, muted colors to create a gentle transition that adds depth and texture to pages.
- Over 50 different pastel gradient backgrounds are available for free CSS codes specifically for Elementor.
- Gradient backgrounds can be created using three types: linear, radial, and conic, each offering a unique visual effect.
- Applying pastel gradient backgrounds in Elementor requires copying CSS code and adding it to the Custom CSS section or an HTML widget.

If you're looking for a way to add some subtle yet eye-catching design elements to your Elementor website, pastel gradient backgrounds may be just what you need. 

These backgrounds use a blend of soft, muted colors to create a gentle transition that can add depth and texture to your pages without being too distracting. 

And the good news is, you don't need to be a CSS expert to add them to your site.

In this article, we'll introduce you to over 50 different pastel gradient backgrounds that you can use in your Elementor designs for free. 

We've collected CSS codes for each one, so all you need to do is copy and paste them into your website's code to get started. 

Let’s begin!

Table Of Contents

## What are Pastel Gradient Backgrounds in Web Design?

Pastel gradient backgrounds in web design are a combination of two or more colors that gradually blend into each other, creating a smooth transition from one color to another. 

Pastel gradient backgrounds use lighter colors to create subtle blends, enhancing the page without being too overpowering.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gradient-Backgrounds.png)

Gradient backgrounds are created using CSS code. There are three types of gradients: linear, radial, and conic. 

Linear gradients create a gradient that goes in a straight line, while radial gradients create a gradient that radiates out from a central point. Conic gradients create a gradient that goes around in a circle.

Pastel gradient backgrounds can be created using any of these gradient types. They can also be combined with other design elements, such as solid colors or patterns, to create a unique and visually appealing look.

When choosing colors for a pastel gradient background, it is important to consider the color theory. Colors can evoke different emotions and have different meanings. For example, blue is often associated with calmness and trust, while yellow is associated with happiness and optimism.

## How to Apply Pastel Gradient Backgrounds CSS in Elementor?

If you want to add a pastel gradient background to your Elementor page, you can do it easily with CSS code. 

Here's how to apply pastel gradient backgrounds CSS in Elementor.

- **How to add Background CSS with Elementor FREE Version?**

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Background-CSS-1024x542.jpg)

- Open your Elementor page and select the section or column where you want to apply the pastel gradient background.

- Go to the **Advanced** tab

- Add any Custom Class in Custom CSS eg. ‘gradient-background’

- Copy the CSS code for the gradient background from the list shared in this blog.

- Add an **HTML widget** anywhere on the page

- Add **<style>** and **</style>** first in the content

- Paste the CSS Code from our website and change class to ‘.gradient-background’ before the css code

- And done

The final code should look like this

`
.gradient-background{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c7a9e9, #a1c4fd);

}
`

*Want to add custom CSS in your Elementor site? Check these 4 methods to easily *[***Add Custom CSS in Elementor for Free***](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/add-custom-css-in-elementor/)*.*

### How to add Background CSS with Elementor PRO Version?

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/add-Background-CSS-with-Elementor-PRO-1024x525.jpg)

- Open your Elementor page and select the section or column where you want to apply the pastel gradient background.

- Go to the **Advanced** tab

- Go to **Custom CSS**

- Copy the CSS code for the gradient background from the list shared in this blog.

- And paste the code there with the selector

- And the gradient should be visible

## 50+ Free CSS Codes for Pastel Gradient Backgrounds

Here are 50+ free CSS codes for pastel gradient backgrounds that you can use for your website, specifically for Elementor.

#### 1. SoftLilacDream

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SoftLilacDream-1024x450.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c7a9e9, #a1c4fd);

}
`

#### 2. PeachyBlush

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PeachyBlush-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd3a5, #fd6585);

}
`

#### 3. MintyFresh

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintyFresh-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4fc79, #96e6a1);

}
`

#### 4. SereneSeafoam

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SereneSeafoam-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #81fbb8, #28c76f);

}
`

#### 5. LavenderBreeze

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderBreeze-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a84e2, #84fab0);

}
`

#### 6. LemonSorbet

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LemonSorbet-1-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fddb92, #d1fdff);

}
`

#### 7. CottonCandy

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CottonCandy-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdbb9b, #ff80a0);

}
`

#### 8. BubblegumSky

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BubblegumSky-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1c4fd, #c2e9fb);

}
`

#### 9. IcyMint

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IcyMint-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8cfac7, #65fecd);

}
`

#### 11. Rosewater

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rosewater-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e66767, #e65c6e);

}
`

#### 11. Creamsicle

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Creamsicle-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb6b9, #ff9e8f);

}
`

#### 12. LilacLemonade

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LilacLemonade-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cea0e3, #fcb4d5);

}
`

#### 13. PistachioDelight

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PistachioDelight-1024x443.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #98f898, #2ec72e);

}
`

#### 14. CoralBreeze

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CoralBreeze-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b6b, #ffb66b);

}
`

#### 15. DreamySky

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DreamySky-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #77a1d3, #79cbca);

}
`

#### 16. MintMacaron

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintMacaron-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe, #00f2fe);

}
`

#### 17. LavenderMist

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderMist-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b993d6, #8ca6db);

}
`

#### 18. TangerineTwist

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TangerineTwist-1024x446.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9a8b, #ff6a88);

}
`

#### 19. MintySky

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintySky-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1c4fd, #c2e9fb);

}
`

#### 20. PeachParfait

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PeachParfait-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd3a5, #fd6585);

}
`

#### 21. TranquilTides

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TranquilTides-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3c67c1, #99c2e2);

}
`

#### 22. LemonLavender

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LemonLavender-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fccb90, #d57eeb);

}
`

#### 23. MintyMelon

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintyMelon-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4fc79, #96e6a1);

}
`

#### 24. RoseQuartz

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RoseQuartz-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aa9cfc, #fc9ce7);

}
`

*Did you know you can even change the SVG icons color? Check this detailed guide on *[***How to Change Custom SVG Icons Color in Elementor***](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/how-to-color-custom-svg-icons-in-elementor/)*.*

#### 25. SunflowerSerenity

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SunflowerSerenity-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6d365, #fda085);

}
`

#### 26. MintyPeach

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintyPeach-1024x445.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a2c0cc, #fceea7);

}
`

#### 27. LavenderLemonade

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderLemonade-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b39ddb, #e6c3f6);

}
`

#### 28. PeachySunset

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PeachySunset-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8a5c2, #fbbc8a);

}
`

#### 29. PastelOcean

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PastelOcean-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8edea, #fed6e3);

}
`

#### 30. MelonMist

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MelonMist-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f794a4, #fdd6bd);

}
`

#### 31. MintyDream

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qMtFUuVBoCJRiePUqW67OH_BTnVxCR3Pg_4bHRt1YEWGD4JjoX9tedKx3nS4AwPD03fKUbYPibUl1FO_dQUSrcURJn0J32N2F0jgllih_4KHF6fDz7iNFx0zpi8P6gyLqJx48gug5F1Q4sA6QaTtPzc)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1c4fd, #c2e9fb);

}
`

#### 32. BlueberryBreeze

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BlueberryBreeze-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #636fa4, #e8cbc0);

}
`

#### 33. LemonLime

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LemonLime-1024x450.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c0eb78, #d1f5d3);

}
`

#### 34. CottonCandySky

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CottonCandySky-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb6d1, #2470a0);

}
`

#### 35. MintChocolatte

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintChocolatte-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #89f7fe, #66a6ff);

}
`

#### 36. LavenderFields

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderFields-1024x446.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a5a5, #d8b6b6);

}
`

#### 37. LemonSorbet

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LemonSorbet-1024x445.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fddb92, #d1fdff);

}
`

#### 38. SweetSunrise

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SweetSunrise-1024x450.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5f6d, #ffc371);

}
`

#### 39. BlueberryLemonade

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BlueberryLemonade-1024x449.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2);

}
`

#### 40. PeachesNCream

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PeachesNCream-1024x446.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd86f, #fc6262);

}
`

#### 41. MintyMarshmallow

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintyMarshmallow-1024x451.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5edfff, #b8d3fe);

}
`

#### 42. LavenderLush

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderLush-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1c4fd, #c2e9fb);

}
`

#### 43. VanillaRose

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qh69lW-xi7Jq9Ja_et_wGDqH_DeaUY4G55s-cp1khh0K--z5YwdXPiEBgM_0AbVub4Qsoam2ITgAwJGLdGF5S4tKqrxnDiEoqoyRO-dcJ8mBW32LNBTpNoQ3nd4pETxFEO_PPEULBtM7JDegQA6Yzms)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e7e7, #fc9d9d);

}
`

#### 44. LemonZest

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LemonZest-1024x448.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfc47, #24fe41);

}
`

#### 45. MintyMango

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MintyMango-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1c40f, #f9e98d);

}
`

#### 46. LavenderLove

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LavenderLove-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3a6ae, #c9c8e1);

}
`

#### 47. BlueberryBliss

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BlueberryBliss-1024x446.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9cd8db, #93a5cf);

}
`

#### 48. MarshmallowSky

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6-NvZ-0_7cvPBDGfUwOBXRoKM2EuZ9TSX9-67wTBcb4rGgE8y_nkUmfmtPTUpLrhHlySh30CnZRG2N3LXnRtXDMrDsGMSZgqyAZ_tf5Rig-0SBxvUZzTbOzprHmlpwKUoEx_VP7G1HG1Ny7E_Nmbmic)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #50a7c2, #53e3a6);

}
`

#### 49. HoneyLavender

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HoneyLavender-1024x447.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e44ad, #f39c12);

}
`

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#### 50. PistachioParadise

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PistachioParadise-1024x442.png)

CSS Code:

`
selector{

     background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fbd0, #fbd1b7);

}
`

***Further Read:**** Are you looking to enable dark mode in Elementor for free? Check our *[***step-by-step guide on How to Add Dark Mode to Elementor***](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/add-dark-mode-in-elementor/)*.*

That’s all for this post.

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## FAQs on Pastel Gradient Backgrounds for Elementor

### What are some popular pastel gradient hex codes?
Some popular pastel gradient hex codes include #FFA5AB to #FCF6A8, #A8E063 to #56AB2F, and #FEB692 to #EA5455.
### Where can I find high definition pastel gradient backgrounds?
There are many websites that offer high definition pastel gradient backgrounds for free, such as Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay.
### What are some design tips for using pastel backgrounds?
When using pastel backgrounds, it's important to consider the overall color scheme of your website or design. Pairing pastel gradients with neutral colors or bold typography can create a visually appealing contrast. Using pastel gradients sparingly can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your design.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What are Pastel Gradient Backgrounds in web design?**
A: Pastel gradient backgrounds in web design are a blend of two or more lighter colors that gradually transition into each other. They enhance the page's appearance without being overpowering, adding depth and texture.

**Q: How can I apply pastel gradient backgrounds in Elementor?**
A: To apply pastel gradient backgrounds in Elementor, open your page, select the section, go to the Advanced tab, and add a Custom Class. Then, copy the CSS code from the list provided and paste it in the HTML widget.

**Q: Can I use pastel gradient backgrounds with Elementor's free version?**
A: Yes, you can use pastel gradient backgrounds with Elementor's free version. Just follow the steps to add the Custom Class and paste the CSS code as described in the article.

**Q: What types of gradients can be used for pastel backgrounds?**
A: Pastel gradient backgrounds can be created using linear, radial, and conic gradients. Each type offers a different visual effect, allowing for creative design options.

**Q: How do I change the SVG icons color in Elementor?**
A: You can change the SVG icons color in Elementor by following the detailed guide on [How to Change Custom SVG Icons Color in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/how-to-color-custom-svg-icons-in-elementor/).

**Q: How can I add dark mode to my Elementor site?**
A: You can enable dark mode in Elementor by following the step-by-step guide on [How to Add Dark Mode to Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/add-dark-mode-in-elementor/).