# PhotoshopElements

# Create a noise gradient

A noise gradient is a gradient that contains randomly distributed colors within a range of colors that you specify.

Noise gradients with different noise values.

A.
  10% noise

B.
  50% noise

C.
  90% noise

1. Select the Gradient tool .
2. To display the Gradient Editor dialog box, click the Edit button in the options bar.
3. Choose Noise from the Gradient Type menu.
4. Set options for the gradient.
   Roughness
     Sets the amount of softness in the transition between colors in the pattern.

   Color Model
     Specifies the color model to use to set the color range to include in the gradient. To define the range of colors, drag the sliders for each color component.

   Restrict Colors
     Prevents oversaturated colors.

   Add Transparency
     Adds transparency to random colors.

5. To randomly mix the colors, click the Randomize button until you find a gradient you like.
6. Enter a name for the new gradient.
7. To add your gradient preset, click New.
8. Click OK to exit the dialog box, and then select the newly created gradient.

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