Early this am i tried to do this type of subltle lighter header at one point then saw the new posting today in web gallery -http://theroyalplumbing.com/ which is exactly what i was trying to achieve .. i am sure its simple but

1- i have tried to use fill tool linear fill selected another point then using a tint of another colour to change the point slighly to a lighter shade but it looks too rough and a block of lighter area rather than a 'hint fading circular fill'.
2 Also tried a transparency and failed plus other methods -fail

how do you create it ...teach a man to fish etc

Scruffy