How to Create a Precise Gradient in Photoshop
Create a new document., Select the Gradient tool., Click on the gradient that you see in the Gradient Options bar. , Look at the options that you have., If you know the hexadecimal numbers of your colors, you can enter them in by clicking on one of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Create a new document.
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Step 2: Select the Gradient tool.
What you are probably seeing is the paint bucket tool.
Right click on it. ,, Maybe something else will work. , You will need five of them to make this gradient. , Click somewhere on the line to add any extra stops that you need.
To make a terra cotta type of gradient, here are some example numbers.
Notice the numerical pattern.
Color A, B, C, B, A. , After that, click on New Gradient and give it a name. -
Step 3: Click on the gradient that you see in the Gradient Options bar.
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Step 4: Look at the options that you have.
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Step 5: If you know the hexadecimal numbers of your colors
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Step 6: you can enter them in by clicking on one of the stops that you see.
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Step 7: Add a stop.
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Step 8: After you have the gradient the way you like it
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Step 9: you can save it by going to the down arrow on the gradient showing at the options toolbar and then click on the Settings icon.
Detailed Guide
The size doesn't really matter.
What you are probably seeing is the paint bucket tool.
Right click on it. ,, Maybe something else will work. , You will need five of them to make this gradient. , Click somewhere on the line to add any extra stops that you need.
To make a terra cotta type of gradient, here are some example numbers.
Notice the numerical pattern.
Color A, B, C, B, A. , After that, click on New Gradient and give it a name.
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