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Working with gradients
A gradient is a graduated blend between two or more colors or tints of the same color.
The output device you use affects how gradients color-separate. (See
color blends, and transparencies" on page
Note: When you create a gradient using colors of different modes and then print or color-
separate the gradient, all colors are converted to CMYK process colors. Because of the color
mode change, colors may shift. For best results, specify gradients using CMYK colors.
About gradients
Gradients can include process colors or spot colors using any color mode. Gradients are
defined by a series of color stops in the gradient bar. A stop is the point at which a gradient
changes from one color to the next, and is identified by a color square under the gradient
bar. By default, a gradient starts with two colors and a midpoint at 50%.
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A. Gradient fill B. Gradient type drop down C. Reverse button
D. Starting color stop E. Midpoint F. Ending color stop
Creating gradients
You can create, name, and edit gradients using the same Swatches palette you use to work
with solid colors and tints.
To create a gradient swatch:
1 Choose New Gradient Swatch in the Swatches palette menu.
2 For Swatch Name, type a name for the gradient.
3 For Type, choose Linear or Radial.
4 Select the first color stop in the gradient.
5 For Stop Color, do one of the following:
To choose a color that's already in the Swatches palette, choose Named Color, and
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select a color from the list.
To mix a new unnamed color for the gradient, choose a color mode, and enter color
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values or drag the sliders.
6 To change the last color in the gradient, select the last color stop, and repeat step 5.
7 To adjust the position of gradient colors, do one of the following:
Drag the color stops located under the bar.
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Select a color stop under the bar, and enter a Location value to set the position of that
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color. This position represents the percentage of distance between the previous color
and the next color.
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