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How to Make a Gradient in Figma

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply a gradient fill to any object in Figma.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to add a gradient to an object in Figma using the color picker and fill settings in the right-side panel. In just a few clicks, you can select an object, switch its fill to gradient, configure the colors, and apply the changes directly on the canvas.


Steps

  1. Inside your Figma design canvas, choose the object to which you wish to add a gradient.
  2. Go to the right-side panel and click the color picker icon under the Selection Colors section.
  3. Tap Gradient to switch the fill type.
  4. Configure the gradient settings based on your preferences.
  5. Click anywhere around the canvas to apply the recent changes.
  6. The gradient will now be added to the selected object.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a gradient fill in Figma is a fundamental design skill that lets teams create visually dynamic UI components, backgrounds, and illustrations without leaving the design tool. Figma's built-in gradient editor gives designers full control over color stops, direction, and opacity, making it easy to produce polished, production-ready assets. Mastering the gradient fill workflow speeds up the design process and reduces reliance on external editing tools. This tutorial matters because even experienced Figma users often overlook the Selection Colors panel shortcut, which is the fastest path to applying and customizing gradients on any object.
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