A gradient is a slow transition starting with one color and going to another one in the line. It
lets the graphics designers to form-up near about a new color. Gradients help objects stand
out by providing a different dimension and realism to a design. That being said, gradients
puts depth into a picture. One can also call gradients color maps since the color scheme
vacillates along the gradient contrary to solid colors which only have one HEX code.
If you want to know a fun and unique way to bring your clients’ websites to life, color
gradients might be the new trend to follow this year. In this blog post, you’ll learn something
valuable about gradients, and gradient backgrounds, etc.
Color Gradients Are Still Flourishing
Color gradients are not new to web designing arena. Call to mind skeuomorphism! Gradients
were used back then to give digital objects a 3D appearance. Gradually minimal design
conquered the web in the 2010s, and gradients went downhill. It doesn’t mean they were
outdated, it’s simply that designers had no use for them with the current web design trends.
It would be worth adding that Instagram’s logo redesign in 2016 gave web design color
gradients a new lease on life. Once the world saw what Instagram could do with color, very
soon gradients especially red gradient started popping up everywhere.
Now it is 2023 and gradients are still scatheless and pristine. Adobe Illustrator tutorials are used to set the overall properties of the image.If you’re eager to know how to
use them or want a dose of inspiration read the post till the end!
Linear or Axial Gradient
This variant of color gradient starts with two colors on converse ends of the element. One
typical case scenario is – it’s a lighter blue in the top-left corner and a darker blue in the
bottom-right. The color smoothly transitions between the two.
Radial Gradient
This is a gradient that also starts with two colors. Nevertheless, the lighter green starts in the
center of the graphic and radiates to the outer side till it assumes a darker green hue.
You may have seen color gradients being used in everything. From products and packaging
like Zara’s line of perfumes. The digital space is fully cognizant of the takeover of gradients.
App designers like to play around with gradients. In 2016, Instagram nonplussed everyone
with its gradient redesign and today all can see the state of most popular products.
Color gradients like the red gradient are all the rage in web design today and can be applied
to a variety of elements on a website. For instance:
- Logos
- Header elements
- Backgrounds
- Typography
- Icons
- Photos
- Buttons
The Bottom Line
Designers make use of gradients on websites to create new ‘Color Schemes.’ The
conventional rule when selecting a color palette for a website is to choose no more than two
or three colors for it. However, opposed to using one color at a time, color gradients allow
you to design with multifarious colors at once.
FAQ
What is a red gradient?
A red gradient is a color transition that starts with a shade of red and gradually fades into another color or becomes lighter or darker within the same color range. It is often used in graphic design, web design, and other visual media to create a visual effect of depth and dimension.
How do I create a red gradient?
To create a red gradient, you can use graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. You can start by selecting a red color as your base color and then create a gradient by adding lighter or darker shades of red to it. Alternatively, you can use pre-made gradient templates that are available in many design software programs.
