Mesh gradient design uses multi-point colour blending to create complex, organic colour fields that shift across the surface. Unlike linear or radial gradients, mesh gradients distribute colour from multiple control points, producing natural-looking chromatic variation with remarkable depth.
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Standard CSS gradients blend colours along a single axis (linear) or from a centre point (radial). Mesh gradients use a grid of control points, each with its own colour, allowing for complex multi-directional blending that produces far more organic and varied colour fields.
Since CSS does not natively support mesh gradients, they are typically created as SVG elements, exported from tools like Figma, or simulated by layering multiple radial gradients. Some designers use canvas-based rendering for real-time animated mesh gradient effects.