Gradient Color Space

April 26, 2022 ยท View on GitHub

A tool to convert a simple Unity.Gradient into a peicewise gradient interpolated in another color space. Useful to create nice looking gradients and avoid 'muddy' or perceptionally incorrect interpolated colors.

Installation

Installation via the Unity Package Manager.

OpenUPM

  1. In Unity on the top toolbar, go to Edit > Project Settings > Package Manager.
  2. Add a new Scoped Registry (or edit the existing OpenUPM entry)
Name        package.openupm.com
URL         https://package.openupm.com
Scope(s)    com.popupasylum.gradientcolorspace
  1. Click Save (or Apply)
  2. Open Window > Package Manager
  3. Next to the + icon, select My Registries
  4. Select Gradient Color Space and click install on the bottom right.

Git

  1. In Unity on the top toolbar, go to Window > Package Manager.
  2. Click the + icon and select Add package from Git URL.
  3. Enter the Git URL of this repository https://github.com/markeahogan/GradientColorSpace.git.

Gradient Conversion

A Gradient with 2 keys can be converted into a piecewise gradient with the appearance of another color space using the GradientColorSpace.ConvertGradient method. It creates 6 keys between the first and last keys that are interpolated from the first to last color using the chosen color space.

Original Gradient

Original Gradient

Oklab Conversion

Oklab Conversion

SRLAB2 Conversion

SRLAB2 Conversion

Context Menu

Right-clicking a gradient property's label will show a 'Color Space' context menu, allowing quick conversion.

Context Menu