A smooth blend from one colour (or shade) to another across a shape or background.
Synonyms
- colour ramp
- graduated fill
Related terms
- gradient map
- duotone
- mesh gradient
- vignette
In plain words
- colours fading into each other
- a background that shifts from blue to purple
Usage example
The hero section fades from purple to blue with a diagonal gradient.
Don't confuse with…
- gradient mapA gradient is a blend used as a fill; a gradient map recolours an image by mapping its light-to-dark tones onto a gradient.
Categories
- Visual effects