How to Change the Gradient Color
When you work with graphics you more than likely will have to alter them at some point. For example, if you have a bitmap graphic element that has a gradient, you might want to change the colors in the gradient. There are limits to how far you can go with this. But if you have access to a graphics editing program such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or the freeware program GIMP, it usually comes with tools that let you change the shading in an image.
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Instructions
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Photoshop
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Open Photoshop. Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, go to the graphic you want to alter and open it.
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Select "Image" from the menu and choose "Variations." In the dialog that appears, select "Midtones."
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Choose the variations you would like to apply from the presented previews. For example, you might choose "More Red" or "More Cyan." If you want to start over, click "Original." Once you have what you want, click "OK." Save your work.
Photoshop Elements
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Open Photoshop Elements. Choose "Edit" from the options. Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, go to the graphic that you want to alter and open it.
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Select "Enhance from the menu and choose "Adjust Color." From the options, choose "Color Variations." In the dialog that appears, select "Midtones."
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Choose the variations you would like to apply from the presented previews. For example, you might choose "Increase Red" or "Decrease Blue." If you want to start over, click "Original." Once you have what you want, click "OK." Save your work.
GIMP
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Open GIMP. Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, go to the graphic that you want to alter and open it.
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Select "Color" from the menu and choose "Color Balance." In the dialog that appears, select "Midtones."
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Use the "Cyan," "Magenta" and "Yellow" sliders to adjust the color. Once you have what you want, click "OK." Save your work.
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