[eam]

I use Compass(http://compass-style.org) but that pretty much runs on SASS.

[yogsototh]

I went here to make the same remark.

Using compass you just have to type:

  +linear-gradient(color-stops(#c7def4,#d7eef4))
  +box-shadow(rgba($ycolor9,.6) 0 0 4px inset)
  +border-radius()

And it works really fine.