Understanding Gradients

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A deep dive into how gradients work, how color models affect them and why some gradients look better than others.

Understanding Gradients Understanding gradients A deep dive into how gradients work, how color models affect them and why some gradients look better than others. What is a gradient? We use gradients every day and they might seem fairly straightforward but there's a surprising amount of complexity and some very interesting things you can do. A gradient is a smooth transition between two or more colors. In CSS, gradients are defined by color stops. These are points that mark where each color starts and ends. The colors are mathematically blended, which is referred to as interpolation. Gradient t

Understanding Gradients

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