CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 Guidebook

Chapter 6: Color Basics | 83

Using the Harmony editor, you can experiment with
different color schemes. By changing one color, you can
also find other colors that go well with that color.

CorelDRAW allows you to create a special type
of color harmony called a gradient. A gradient
consists of a master color style and a number
of shades of that color. In most of the available
color models and palettes, the derivative styles
share the same hue as the master style but
have different saturation and brightness levels.
In the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® and
custom spot color palettes, the master style
and the derivative styles are linked to one
another but have different tint levels.

To create a gradient, select a color style in

the Color styles docker, click the New

color harmony button , and choose

New gradient. Specify the settings you

want in the New gradient dialog box.

The New gradient dialog box allows you to specify the

number and type of shades that you want to create from

the selected master style.

When you change the hue of the master style

in a gradient, you automatically update the

related color styles, based on the new hue and

the original saturation and brightness values.

After you create a gradient, you can apply it to the

design elements in your document.