Pastel colors are soft and delicate colors with low saturation. They are easy and comfortable to look at and give us a calm feeling. Pastel colors and gradients are generally used in fashion or cute designs.
I like to use pastel colors and gradients when I make marketing materials for fashion and beauty brands. Since pastel colors already look soft, blending them together to make a gradient creates an effect that’s just so comfortable to look at.
Want to try it out and don’t know where to start? In this article, you can find 12 pastel gradients for free and a simple guide on how to add them to Photoshop.
These gradients are made of eight solid colors shown below.
If you like them, you can download them for free here.
Note: The file is free for both commercial and non-commercial use, with no restrictions. A link credit would be appreciated 🙂
How to Install in Photoshop?
Once you downloaded the file, you’re just three steps away from using the awesome pastel gradients on your design.
Note: Screenshots are taken from Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 Mac version. Windows or other versions might look slightly different.
Step 1: Find the gradient panel and click Create new gradient (the little plus sign).
Step 2: You’ll see a Gradient Editor window. Click Import and find the file you just downloaded.
Step 3: Click OK, and the new gradients will show up on your Gradients panel ready for use.
Hope you like my pastel gradients and have fun creating!
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annie
hey! I love these. are they free for commercial use?
June
Yes please use them, I’d love to see what they’re used in. Feel free to share with PhotoshopBuzz on Facebook.
Gaeun
Thank you so much!
Adina
Thank you!
Terry
Thanks!
June
You’re welcome, Terry!