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InDesign Gradient

  • May 6, 2019
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Why do I get gray in the center of my gradients? It actually looks more gray in the file.

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    Correct answer Bill Silbert

    The results you're getting are because you are trying to gradiate (if that's actually a word) two spot colors together. The reality of gradients is that you will need to break down the transition to CMYK or RGB. As you can see in the screen shot below if you use the CMYK breakdowns from the PANTONE CMYK Color Bridge Coated Library rather than the PANTONE Solid Coated (Lab Color) versions you will get a smooth transition.

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    Bill Silbert
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    Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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    May 6, 2019

    What colors are you using as the beginning and end points of your gradients? Are you trying to blend spot colors or CMYK? Please show a screen shot of your New Gradient dialog window and your gradient panel while a sample of the gradient is selected.

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    riziharrisAuthor
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    May 6, 2019

    using pantone coated 7462 and 7463

    Bill Silbert
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    Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 6, 2019

    The results you're getting are because you are trying to gradiate (if that's actually a word) two spot colors together. The reality of gradients is that you will need to break down the transition to CMYK or RGB. As you can see in the screen shot below if you use the CMYK breakdowns from the PANTONE CMYK Color Bridge Coated Library rather than the PANTONE Solid Coated (Lab Color) versions you will get a smooth transition.

    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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    May 6, 2019

    What version of InDesign? What operating system?

    Either double click the swatch, or make a swatch from the gradient and show us the values of each color stop in the gradient, like this:

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