In terms of gradients, I really like what Linux Mint has done to soften the transition where a window (Nautilus for example) has a very dark colour next to a very light colour. Have a look at this image I've scribbled on.
http://www.vulomedia.com/images/481402.png Notice the gradient helps to soften the look considerably. -Nicholas -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
