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We'll walk through all the different ways to use gradients in your work, as well as techniques when creating them
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Resources
- UI Gradients: the gradients are all free to use
- WebGradients: a free collection of 180 linear gradients
- Gradient Buttons: hundreds of CSS gradients buttons
- CoolHue: pre-made gradients collection
- Grabient: gradient colors palette
- Gradient Hunt: a free and open platform for color inspiration with thousands of trendy hand-made color gradients
- Mesh Gradients: a free mesh gradient collection
- Meshgradient: online tool for mesh gradients
- Magic Pattern: mesh gradient tool
Gradient Styles
Before applying gradients to our layers, let's first learn about different types of gradients. Every gradient has a starting point from where the colors start before blending into other colors. There are four gradients that we can use in Figma:
- Linear: This is the most common and widely used gradient out there. In a linear gradient, the colors of the gradient blend from start color to end color in a straight line
- Radial: A radial gradient is the one in which the color has one starting point and then it emanates outwards
- Angle: In this, you can use angles to define the direction of your gradient. Starts counter clockwise and the space between the start and the end points defines the angle
- Diamond: Just like its name, this gradient creates a diamond shape from the starting point
Text Gradient
Just like you would to any shape, you can add gradients to text elements as well. Simply head over to Fill and replace the solid color with one of the gradients according to your preference.
Shape Gradient
Every gradient has a starting color point from where the color starts before blending with other colors at some point. Even though we'll be focusing on adding a linear gradient in this tutorial, we've a few other options as well which we've covered above. Feel free to choose an gradient option. You can visit sites mentioned under Resources to use pre-made gradients in your design.
Adding Gradient
Learn to creating interesting backgrounds using Gradients.
- Draw a Circle, click on the color in Fill to open the color palette
- In the dropdown, instead of Solid, select Linear
- Using the color-picker, set the 1st gradient color to the accent color
- Set the 2nd gradient color to #FFFFFF and the opacity to 0%
- Duplicate the Circle and resize it
- Set the gradient for it in the same manner we did before. You can choose your preferred colors
Angular Gradient
Angular Gradient in Figma is a powerful design tool that helps to create unique and eye-catching visuals. It allows users to create gradients that move in an angular direction across an object. This can be used to create 3D effects, add depth to an object, and add a more dynamic look to a design. Angular Gradient in Figma is a great way to add a modern and stylish look to your designs. It's easy to use and can be a great way to make your designs stand out from the crowd.
Create a Blob with Angular
- Open Figma and create a new frame.
- Select the "Eclipse" tool and draw an eclipse in the frame.
- Select the eclipse, click the color picker, and choose an angular gradient.
- Add 4 colors, #561BBE, #70E6FB, #FBF8B3 and #FA8792
- Now you can adjust the angle and direction of the gradient.
- Add a eclipse by click on Shape Tool then choose eclipse
- Click and drag in the blob area.
- Click the color picker in the toolbar.
- Select the Linear gradient option.
- In the gradient editor, set the colors of the gradient to #8627A4 and #8627A4.
- Set the angle of the gradient to 70 degrees.
- In the Effects panel, click on the Layer Blur, 60.
Stroke Gradient
A stroke gradient is a great way to add a unique touch to your designs in Figma. It’s a great way to make elements look more dynamic, create depth, and add a unique visual style to your designs. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a stroke gradient in Figma.
- Select the object you want to apply the stroke gradient to
- Go to the Stroke section of the right-hand panel and click on the Gradient option
- You’ll be presented with a few options to customize your stroke gradient. You can choose the direction, colors, and width
- Once you’ve made your changes, click the Close button.
- You should now see your stroke gradient applied to the object
- Adjust the stroke size and color to your preference. You can also choose to add a rounded or dashed stroke line.
- If you want to add more definition to the shape, you can add a drop shadow or blur effect.
And you’re done! You’ve successfully added a stroke with fill to your design. With the Stroke with Fill feature in Figma, you can easily add texture
Mesh Gradients
Mesh Gradients are a great way to add depth and interest to your design. If you are interested in creating a stunning beautiful design using mesh gradients, this tutorial is definitely what you need!
Create Mesh Gradients
To create a mesh gradient without the plugin, we will make circles or blobs and then blur them together in a different color. The colors will then blend together to create the final gradient effect.
- Create Frame: Create a frame of 353 by 353 and Fill it with the color you want. I’m going to keep the color white.
- Create Shapes: Use Ellipse and create five circles of 180 by 180 and place them in each square corner and one in the middle.
- Fill Colors: Add a different colour for each shape.
- Edit Shapes: Go to Edit object, and play with the points and the lines to create a blob shape.
- Blur Effects: For a smooth effect, add Effects, Layer blur and set the value between 200 and 300 or until you're happy with the effect.
Mesh Gradient Plugin
The easiest way to create mesh gradients is to use the Mesh Gradients plugin from the Figma community. It's a brilliant tool that allows you to create a gradient image with an underlying 2d mesh and modify the vertices and edges of the mesh to get a perfect gradient.
Plugins for Figma
- Mesh Gradient by Gautham
- Mesh Gradient by oodesign
With this plugin, you can easily create stunning, multicolored gradients with just a few clicks. With its intuitive and user-friendly interface, you can customize your gradients with a range of different options like shape, size, color, and opacity. So, whether you're an experienced designer or just starting out, you can easily create beautiful gradients with the Mesh Gradient Plugin. Try it today and see the difference it can make in your work!!
Conclusion
Figma's gradient feature is a great tool for creating attractive and eye-catching visuals. It can be used to create stunning backgrounds, enhance an image, or add a pop of color to an otherwise dull design. With its easy-to-use gradients, you can quickly and easily add some extra flair to your designs. No matter what your style, Figma's gradient feature has something for everyone and is sure to satisfy all of your design needs.
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