If it is a logo, do not use gradients. Simplify, abstract, reduce. But let us put that aside. An easy way to produce gradients is by **blending shapes**. 1. Divide your circle into the required fractions. And draw two trapezoidal shapes. You can refine the shapes later. 2. Blend them https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/blending-objects.html 3. And duplicate the shapes. You can do the same for the external shadow. [![enter image description here][1]][1] There are other methods for gradients, but this one is basic, easy and you have control over it. --- Another method is using **gradient meshes**. Just do not be too greedy making a grid too big. You can use the gradient mesh for the triangle section I did before. https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/meshes.html --- [![enter image description here][2]][2] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/43H86.png [2]: https://i.sstatic.net/FSv5A.png