How to Fix "Figma Rendering Issues with Gradient Colors"

Figma users may encounter rendering issues when working with gradients, where colors do not appear as expected or gradients fail to render properly.

One common cause of this issue is the use of unsupported gradient types or improper color stops.

The first step is to check the gradient type you're using.

Figma supports linear, radial, and angular gradients, but certain complex gradient types like mesh gradients from other software may not render correctly.

If you're experiencing issues, try simplifying the gradient or converting complex gradients into solid colors or simpler gradient types that Figma can handle better.

Ensure that you have set the appropriate color stops within your gradient, and check if all the color values are correct.

Sometimes, broken color values or incompatible color codes can cause the gradient to fail.

For instance, if you’re using RGBA values, ensure the alpha channel is correctly set, as an incorrect alpha value might make your gradient invisible.

Another possible issue could be related to the display settings.

In certain cases, especially when using macOS’s Retina displays, Figma might fail to render gradients properly due to high-resolution rendering problems.

If this is the case, try disabling Retina display scaling or adjusting your system’s display settings.

If you’re using multiple layers with gradients, try flattening the layers or converting them to raster images using Figma’s export feature.

This can help if Figma is struggling with rendering several complex layers simultaneously.

If the issue is persistent, try updating Figma or reinstalling the desktop app, as bugs related to gradient rendering may have been fixed in newer releases.

Lastly, check if the issue is due to your system’s graphics card.

Ensure that your graphics drivers are up-to-date, as outdated drivers can lead to graphical issues within Figma, including poor gradient rendering.