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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

Theresa Laurence
Theresa Laurence
4,165 Points
Posted by Theresa Laurence
Theresa Laurence
4,165 Points

gradient challenge

Not sure what I'm doing wrong here!

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.main-header {
    background-image: linear-gradient(circle at bottom, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>

        <div class="primary-content">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,967 Points

You are close - other than setting the direction. You may want to review the MDN page for linear-gradient.

There you will find you can set the direction from bottom to top with to top

.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}