# Gradient Mesh

> An animated, atmospheric gradient-mesh background made of blurred radial gradients for dark, premium-looking interfaces.

- Author: [bagherifarzad](https://21st.dev/@bagherifarzad)
- Library: BAGHERIFarzad
- License: MIT
- Tags: Background, Gradient, Mesh, Animated, Hero
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@bagherifarzad/components/gradient-mesh

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/bagherifarzad/gradient-mesh?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt · More like this: https://21st.dev/community/components/s/background.md