Add a background gradient to plots

Add a background gradient to plot axes to make them look a little fancy.

https://github.com/michellehirsch/Add-Background-Gradient-to-MATLAB-Plots

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The picture pretty much says it all. This is a simple function for adding a nice looking background gradient on your plots. It's useful for making things look a little fancy.
Note: The author does not condone the fancification of plots to make up for a complete lack of substance!

Good luck :)

Cite As

Michelle Hirsch (2026). Add a background gradient to plots (https://github.com/michellehirsch/Add-Background-Gradient-to-MATLAB-Plots), GitHub. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

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Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

Re-hosted on GitHub.

1.0.0.0

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