Serialize CSS gradients
Keep gradient geometry and color stops in one object, then emit the complete CSS function.
Three gradient types leave as complete CSS
The emitted strings contain the geometry, stop positions, and concrete color syntax represented by each PHPColor gradient object.
Build the artifact before serializing it
The builder owns direction and stops. toCss() emits the same object used for interpolation and sampling.
<?php
use PhpColor\Color\Gradient\GradientBuilder;
$gradient = GradientBuilder::linear(90)
->from('#806eae')
->via('#d97706')
->to('#f8fafc')
->build();
echo $gradient->toCss();
// linear-gradient(90deg in oklab, rgb(128 110 174) 0%,
// rgb(217 119 6) 50%, rgb(248 250 252) 100%)Preserve interpolation through serialization
PHPColor samples the gradient in its selected interpolation space and includes that space in the serialized CSS function.
LinearAngle and ordered stops.
RadialShape, size, position, and stops.
ConicStarting angle, position, and stops.
CSS resultOne complete gradient function.