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Gradients

Gradients below 10% will create a banding effect: visible rows of lines making your gradient appear rough and blocky. Gradients must be greater than 10% to appear smooth.
Many steps in a small area will also cause banding, so for small areas, further reduce the number of steps, or consider using a single tint instead of a gradient.