Re: [Gimp-user] How to make transparency gradiate?

[Chris Mohler <cr33dog gmail com>]

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Keith Purtell <kpurtell imirus com> wrote:
> A client has supplied a logo for Web display (PNG). The logo background is
> white and needs to become transparent. I've done this in GIMP no problem
> with simple graphics. However this one features design elements that cast a
> pale gray shadow onto the white background. Not sure how to make the
> transparent background play nice with the shadow area?
>
> If it helps, the background color where this logo will be displayed is pale
> gray with a bit of blue tint.

Fake it: put the logo and shadow on top of a background layer in GIMP
that matches the background color of the page.  Export the result.

Or look at CSS drop or box shadows maybe.

Chris