Example
Draw a rectangle and fill with a radial/circular gradient:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var
ctx=c.getContext("2d");
var grd=ctx.createRadialGradient(75,50,5,90,60,100);
grd.addColorStop(0,"red");
grd.addColorStop(1,"white");
// Fill with gradient
ctx.fillStyle=grd;
ctx.fillRect(10,10,150,100);
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Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| createRadialGradient() | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Definition and Usage
The createRadialGradient() method creates a radial/circular gradient object.
The gradient can be used to fill rectangles, circles, lines, text, etc.
Tip: Use this object as the value to the strokeStyle or fillStyle properties.
Tip: Use the addColorStop() method to specify different colors, and where to position the colors in the gradient object.
| JavaScript syntax: | context.createRadialGradient(x0,y0,r0,x1,y1,r1); |
|---|
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x0 | The x-coordinate of the starting circle of the gradient |
| y0 | The y-coordinate of the starting circle of the gradient |
| r0 | The radius of the starting circle |
| x1 | The x-coordinate of the ending circle of the gradient |
| y1 | The y-coordinate of the ending circle of the gradient |
| r1 | The radius of the ending circle |