Simply use the Gradient tool in the Frames tools to apply Gradient and Gradient Angle.
Go a step further by adding another colour with Opacity. With effects like these, you can take any image and splash it with your brand's colours for a striking personalised look and feel.
Notice in the Class Box for this Row (flip to 'Row' mode then flip to 'Pro'), there is no class for 'padding-top-thinner'. Subsequently, in the row above there is no class for 'padding-bottom-thinner'. This keeps all padding consistent.
We're currently working on a UI for more granular padding controls that will be released shortly.