Background Gradients (Collection 2.0)
On Collection 2.0, background gradients can appear behind a video, asset view, or home page. Instead of showing a flat solid color, you can blend two or more colors smoothly. This can be customized to enhance contrast or match branding.
Example
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 34, 45, 1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
How to Customize It
- Change direction:
to bottom
= top → bottom.to right
= left → right.45deg
= diagonal.
- Change colors:
- You can replace the rgba values with your own.
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- Example: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1) = solid red.
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- Example: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) = semi-transparent white.
- Example: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) = semi-transparent white.
- Change transparency:
- The last number is alpha (0–1).
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- 1 = fully solid.
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- 0.5 = 50% see-through.
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- 0 = fully invisible.
For Example:
If you wanted a background that fades from blue at the top to white at the bottom, you could type:
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 255, 1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1))
If you wanted a background that fades from solid black into transparent, you’d use:
linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0))
In Short:
- The first color is where the gradient starts.
- The second color is where it ends.
- The last number (alpha) controls how transparent the color is.
Gradient Cheat Sheet Examples:
1. Black Fade (Top to Transparent)
- Good for dark overlays behind text.
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0))
2. White Fade (Top to Transparent)
- Useful for light themes.
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0))
3. Brand Blue Overlay
- Blue that fades into transparent.
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.8), rgba(0, 102, 204, 0))
4. Diagonal Black Fade
- Creates a corner shadow effect.
linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0))
5. Dark to Light Fade
- Smooth dark → light background.
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 30, 30, 1), rgba(200, 200, 200, 1))
6. Two-Color Gradient (Blue → Purple)
- Modern blended effect.
linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 102, 204, 1), rgba(153, 0, 204, 1))
7. Subtle Transparent Overlay
- Barely visible overlay for soft contrast.
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0))
How to Use These
- Copy one of the values above.
- Paste it into the Asset View Background Gradient field in your layout settings.
- Click Update.
- Preview your asset view to see the effect.