Animated Gradient Shape Accents

What You'll Create

Soft gradient accents using shape blocks, with optional animated hue rotation for dynamic color-shifting effects.

The Problem It Solves

Flat shapes lack visual depth. This technique transforms shape blocks into smooth radial gradients with optional animated color cycling.

Perfect For

Hero sections, Decorative elements, Background accents, Creative layouts, Dynamic visual interest.

What Makes This Different

CSS replaces shape SVGs with radial gradients. Optional hue-rotate keyframe animation creates mesmerizing color-shifting effects.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid Engine

• Code Type: CSS

• Prerequisites: Shape Block added to page

• Toolkit Title: Gradient Accents

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support