Fade Skins

The Fade series is one of the most iconic and recognizable skin families in Counter-Strike, introduced on August 14, 2013, with the Arms Deal update. Each weapon in the series features a chrome base coat covered with translucent paints applied using an anodized airbrushed technique, creating a smooth gradient that transitions through shades of purple, pink, and yellow. The appearance of each skin is heavily dependent on its pattern index, which determines how much of each color is visible — the rarest variations, known as "Full Fade" or "Absolute Max", show a dominant purple tone and command significantly higher prices among collectors.