How does the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade recipe work?

Gradient Map provides the starting structure, Obsidian and Neon supplies the middle treatment, and Pastel Fade determines the final rendering character. Intensity blends all three stages together against the source photo.

When should I use Gradient Map with Obsidian and Neon and Pastel Fade?

Use the Gradient Map, Obsidian and Neon, and Pastel Fade combination for product images that need a unified palette, social posts prepared as a coordinated series, or portrait color grading. Reduce its intensity when the source contains severely clipped channels, color-critical documentation, or images where an exact product color must remain unchanged.

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Gradient Map + Obsidian and Neon + Pastel Fade Color Filter

Start with Gradient Map, shape it with Obsidian and Neon, and close with Pastel Fade in one adjustable color-grading recipe.

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What you can do with the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade effect

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About the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade effect

The renderer first applies Gradient Map, then introduces Obsidian and Neon, and finally uses Pastel Fade. Each stage has a distinct role in the color-grading recipe, while the intensity control blends the completed recipe against the source.

How to use Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade

Upload a photo, adjust the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade intensity, compare its processed preview with the source, and download the finished result.

Why use the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade effect?

Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade, tuned to your photo

Use the intensity control to balance the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade treatment with the detail and character of your original photo.

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How it works

Processing

Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade runs as a classic image effect and does not use an AI action.

Best for

The exact Gradient Map, Obsidian and Neon, and Pastel Fade recipe works best for product images that need a unified palette, social posts prepared as a coordinated series, and portrait color grading.

Less suited to: Gradient Map, Obsidian and Neon, and Pastel Fade needs extra care with severely clipped channels, color-critical documentation, or images where an exact product color must remain unchanged.

Ways to use Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade

Use the Gradient Map foundation with Obsidian and Neon and Pastel Fade for product images that need a unified palette.
Apply the Gradient Map, Obsidian and Neon, and Pastel Fade combination to social posts prepared as a coordinated series.
Choose Pastel Fade when preparing portrait color grading through the Gradient Map and Obsidian and Neon recipe.

Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade questions

How does the Gradient Map · Obsidian and Neon · Pastel Fade recipe work?: Gradient Map provides the starting structure, Obsidian and Neon supplies the middle treatment, and Pastel Fade determines the final rendering character. Intensity blends all three stages together against the source photo.
When should I use Gradient Map with Obsidian and Neon and Pastel Fade?: Use the Gradient Map, Obsidian and Neon, and Pastel Fade combination for product images that need a unified palette, social posts prepared as a coordinated series, or portrait color grading. Reduce its intensity when the source contains severely clipped channels, color-critical documentation, or images where an exact product color must remain unchanged.