# How to Make a Gradient in Canva

> To make a gradient in Canva, create or open a design, select an element or background, open the Background color tool, and click the Addition icon under Document colours. Next, select the Gradient tab, add new gradient colours using the Addition icon, and delete any unwanted colours with the Trash icon.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-a-gradient-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a489dab56e05a00ff3727/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Create or open an existing design.
2. Select the element or background you’d like to edit.
3. Go to the 'Background color' on top of the edit toolbar.
4. Under Document colours, click the 'Addition' icon to add a new colour.
5. Go to the 'Gradient' tab.
6. Under the 'Gradient colours', click the 'Addition' icon to add a new gradient color. You can add up to 10 gradient colours.
7. To delete a colour, select the colour tile that you want to delete, then click the 'Trash' icon.