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title: Usage
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seo_title: Guidelines for Using the ColorGradient Component
seo_description: Get the knack of the Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient and
  learn how to use and implement the component by following the instructions and
  recommendations in the user guidelines created by our designers.
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## Usage Guidelines

The Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient requires you to follow some basic principles when using the component.

### Purpose

The ColorGradient component provides users with a versatile and intuitive way to precisely adjust colors. However, it's important to consider the application context. When users need to select only from a limited set of colors, avoid the complexity of the ColorGradient. In these cases, alternatives such as the ColorPalette or ColorPicker components can provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

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<Do description="Use the ColorGradient for precise color selection and customization.">![A Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient providing precise color selection](images/components-colorgradient-usage-purpose-do.png "Use the Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient to allow precise color selection.")</Do>
<Dont description="Avoid using ColorGradient in scenarios where users are allowed to choose from a limited set of colors. Use ColorPalette or ColorPicker components instead.">![Improper use of the Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient](images/components-colorgradient-usage-purpose-dont.png "Don't use the Telerik and Kendo UI ColorGradient when only a limited set of colors is allowed.")</Dont>
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