Dither — Pix

| Feature | Modern Gradient (Smooth) | Pix Dither (Patterned) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Smooth, flat, digital | Rough, grainy, tactile | | Feeling | Modern, clean, vector | Retro, gritty, handmade | | Zoom | Falls apart only at extreme zoom | Looks like a grid of abstract art |

: Algorithms like Floyd-Steinberg and Atkinson create organic-looking blends. pix dither

Reserve dithering for transition zones . | Feature | Modern Gradient (Smooth) | Pix

Think of a checkerboard of pure black and pure white pixels. From a distance, you don't see black and white—you see . Dithering is the visual equivalent of a pointillist painting. From a distance, you don't see black and white—you see

At its core, pix dither (or pixel dithering) is a technique used to create the illusion of color depth and smooth gradients using a limited color palette. By interspersing pixels of two different colors in a specific pattern, the human eye perceives a third, intermediate color.