The second tab of the colors window menu is the gradient. This is also one of the utilizing options of flash. This option allows you to make colors fade into the background in different patterns and much more.
Lets examine the window below.
The gradient window is very similar to the solid color window. All the options work the same as before, however, there are some changes. There are new options available, above the new, and delete buttons there is the pull down menu and the gradient maker. In the pull down menu, you can either select a radial or linear gradient. The tabs above the pull down menu is what actually makes the gradient.