How can I have a smooth transition between colors on a low poly model?

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I don't know what to call it but I have a low poly landscape right here, but my problem is its color.

I want it to have like some sort of gradient effect using different materials. If you don't understand, take a look at the islands in this picture.

It has a kind of gradienty thing with the islands. Basically the transformation of the color from green and brown on this color is seamless, and I don't want a sudden change of color in mine. I know it's impossible to make it follow my landscape with just one material, but I just wanna see if there's a simpler method like using random on object index or a color ramp, and I really don't wanna make this manually.

https://blender.stackexchange.com/search?q=Low+poly+water&tab=votes — Duarte Farrajota Ramos, Feb 10 '18 at 13:24
To clarify, you want this transition for different materials or colours? Material is not equal term to colour. — cgslav, Feb 10 '18 at 13:33
https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/49914/smooth-transition-between-2-materials — , Feb 10 '18 at 15:08
@LukeD I want the transition for different materials.. gah I don't know how to explain it in words. :/ — Rogue Lotus 4, Feb 11 '18 at 07:25
Here you go: https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/77274/how-to-blendgradient-effect-two-different-3d-materials-in-cycles-blender/77282#77282 — cgslav, Feb 11 '18 at 08:06

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 10 '18 at 17:22

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The gradient texture can do that. If you want to change the gradient orientation, go through a Mapping node first.

answered Feb 10 '18 at 17:22

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Please mark it as answer if it answers your question – Kiskit Feb 11 '18 at 06:57

How can I have a smooth transition between colors on a low poly model?

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