SmoothGradient

A SwiftUI framework for creating smooth gradients using easing functions.

Motivation

Linear gradients tend to produce hard edges, which are more noticeable when transitioning between highly contrasting colors. This framework provides a simple way to create smoother gradients using easing functions.

Linear	Smooth

Installation

Swift Package Manager

Add the following to your Package.swift file:

.package(url: "https://github.com/raymondjavaxx/SmoothGradient.git", from: "1.0.0")

To add from Xcode, go to File -> Add Package Dependencies... and enter the URL above.

CocoaPods

Add the following to your Podfile:

pod 'SmoothGradient', '~> 1.0.0'

Usage

Pre-iOS 17/Pre-macOS 14

import SmoothGradient

struct ContentView: View {
    var body: some View {
        LinearGradient(
            gradient: .smooth(from: .black, to: .white, curve: .easeInOut), // ⬅️
            startPoint: .top,
            endPoint: .bottom
        )
    }
}

iOS 17+/macOS 14+

import SmoothGradient

struct ContentView: View {
    var body: some View {
        SmoothLinearGradient( // ⬅️
            from: .black,
            to: .white,
            startPoint: .top,
            endPoint: .bottom,
            curve: .easeInOut
        )
    }
}

License

SmoothGradient is available under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more info.