When trying to use a gradient fill, a continuous pattern is available for three of the four options: Circular, Rectangular, and Linear.
It is noticeably absent from the "Buffered" direction.
I would like Buffered to have a continuous gradient as well.
Right now, if I want to have a similar effect, I either have to hope that the other three options will look good enough, or approximate it with stroke layers in the symbology.

This is very time-intensive to get right, and sometimes requires utilizing a graphics layer to fill in the gaps.
Please add in a "continuous" option for the Buffered Pattern.