Gradient doesn't use current foreground color photoshop may 2023

[Mariusz5D34]

why the new photoshop is not using colors for basic gradient that are currently chosen (in tools pannel) like it was in all previous versions? It's really annoying- I have to change colors erey time in the gradient options, instead of what was before -  photoshop used current foreground color (i use it for shadows, for example)

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

Hi @Mariusz5D34 have you tried setting the tool prior to opening a document?

The first option under Basics is foreground/background.

[Mariusz5D34]

yes, I use foreground to transparent. The problem is - I have to go to that panel every time I want to change the color. Before it was automatic -  the chosen foreground color would become the foreground color in gradient. Now - as you can see in my picture - it doesnt't change, it keeps the previous color. So I have to go to panel and change it, it is very tedious

[Kevin Stohlmeyer · Accepted solution]

That is not how its acting on my version of PS - 24.5. Once I have the tool set to Foreground/Background its auto updating when I change a color. Try resetting the tool by clicking the gradient icon top left of the option bar and choose reset tool.

[Adrian Alcala]

Dude, thanks. You've just changed my life.

[hamane37368503]

I don't know who made this as the correct answer, but it clearly is NOT. There is a bug in the new gradient tool that needs an update. 

[ScottConover]

his does NOT work on mine either. Mac M2 Macbook Air. Photoshop 25.1

[AltheaKO]

This was bugging me as well and FINALLY found the solution: Once CLASSIC GRADIENT is selected, click the arrow on the dropdown gradient box-->then under 'Basic', select the first square from the left which should be "Foreground to Background"

[defaultncbt8ghzxrvk]

THIS ^^^

[Semaphoric]

In the Gradients panel, open the Basics preset drop down. One of the options there is Foreground to Background; drag this into the top section of the preset list.

[Mariusz5D34]

thank you, I think I didn't explain my problem well. I know where the option is, I just dont want to change it from the panel, i want my foreground color to became automaticaly my foregroung color in gradient...as it ws for 20 years of my work with photoshop

[Semaphoric]

Drag it all the way to the top, and put it first among whatever you have there already.

[Mariusz5D34]

thanks, I will, for a moment it was ok

[Mariusz5D34]

it works only until I switch from classic gradient, to gradient, then it gets stuck on a previous color

[Mariusz5D34]

I pisk a color with an eyedroppper tool and it doesnt use it for foreground, until I restet is from panel. But then works only in cllasic gradient, and stopes working, after Iswitch to new) gradient, and back to classic gradient

[Mariusz5D34]

sorry for spelling

[JoseGIHP]

This is the exact setting I had, and yet it wouldn't update the foreground color when picked.

[Rubber Johnny]

Same problem here.  Never underestimate Adobe's ability to screw things up.

[Larry29731486lwom]

Have the same problem, everything works like it's supposed to except for "Foreground to Transparent" in the new gradient tool. It's broken and ignores when you change your foreground color. The only fix is to change back to the classic gradient method, select the Foreground to Background preset, and then change back to Foreground to Transparent preset.

[defaultxfbcbqo7i7n0]

Upvoting because this finally worked for me, thanks!!

[Semaphoric]

Okay, I can confirm there is a problem with this. It works as it always has using the Classic Gradient, but if the "new" Gradient has been used, it does not update when the foreground color is changed. Annoyingly, this behavior continues if you switch back to Classic Gradient.

[Most Funnest]

Same problem for me. I hope they can address this soon.

[antonioi21376345]

up vote. same problem here. -- the constant annoyance of being a forced beta tester for Adobe.

[Zae Zur]

This is super annoying and whatever psychopath at adobe decided to put all gradients and shapes and everything into these awfully organized folders, obviously does not use the software they develop because all of these are steps backward, please keep the things that have worked for 20+ years working!!!!!!!! @adobe 

[Michael314763369bs9]

Can confirm I am having the same problem. Never had a complaint about gradients in the past. I can understand adding functionality, that's fine. But if you are going to call something "classic" don't make THAT work differntly as well.